Product ID:DOWANOL (R) EPH GLYCOL ETHER
MSDS Date:12/02/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F007508
MSDS Number: BBYDJ

DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A.

MIDLAND, MI 77871

Emergency Phone: (517) 636-4400

Info Phone: (713) 476-3331

Cage: 96717

DOW CHEMICAL CO

MIDLAND, MI 48674 US

Telephone: 800-258-2436

Cage: 96717

ETHYLENE GLYCOL PHENYL ETHER

CAS: 122-99-6

RTECS: KM0350000

Fraction By Weight: 90%

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL PHENYL ETHER

CAS: 104-68-7

RTECS: KM0875000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) 1400-3000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: MAY CAUSE MODERATE EYE IRRITATION
& MODERATE CORNEAL INJURY. SKIN: PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE NOT
LIKELY TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE MORE SEVERE
RESPONSE IF CONFINED TO SK IN. INHALATION OF LARGER AMOUNTS MAY
CAUSE INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES & SKIN IRRITATION.

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE WITH FLOWING WATER & CONTINUOUSLY FOR 15 MINS.
SKIN: WASH OFF IN FLOWING WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING &
WASH BEFORE REUSE. DESTROY CONTAMINATED SHOES & OTHER LEATHER ITEMS
OR ART ICLES WHICH CAN'T BE DECONTAMINATED. INGESTION: INDUCE
VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS ARE INGESTED. CONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF EFFECTS OCCUR. CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:260F
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REMOVE WITH SHOVEL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS GIVEN OFF WHEN
PRODUCT IS HEATED.

Respiratory Protection:IF RESPIRTORY IRRITATION IS EXPERIENCED, USE AN
APPROVED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:BUTYL, NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IMPERVIOUS, BOOTS,
APRON, OR FULL-BODY SUIT DEPENDING ON OPERATIONS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY, WASH
SKIN AREA WITH SOAP & WATER, & LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAMINATED LEATHER ITEMS, SUCH AS SHOES, BELTS AND WATCHBANDS, SHOULD
BE REMOVED AND DESTROYED.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:473F
Vapor Pres:.007
Vapor Density:4.8
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:2.3
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS. PLEASANT SMELLING LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL, ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM, ZINC, & GALVANIZED METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING PRODUCES NORMAL PRODUCTS OF
COMBUSTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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