Product ID:70511 PROPYLENE GLYCOL
MSDS Date:12/26/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-394-3555
MSDS Number: BDXMB

Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400

Info Phone: 800-258-2436 OR 517-636-1000

Cage: 71981

Telephone: 517-636-4400

Cage: 71981

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 57-55-6

RTECS: TY2000000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 20000-34000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CONTACT MAY CAUSE SLIGHT EYE
IRRITATION. REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE FLAKING & SOFTENEING OF
SKIN. INGESTION IS NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE MAJOR HARM. INHALATION OF
MISTS/VAPOR MAY CAUSE IRRITAT ION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
CHRONIC: REPEATED EXCESSIVE INGESTION MAY CAUSE CNS EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS MATERIAL IS NOT LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-MILD, TRANSIENT IRRITATION. SKIN-FLAKING,
SOFTENEING. INHALED-IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
INGESTED-NONE STATED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH WATER OR
SHOWER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
INGESTED-NONE S TATED-NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED IN INDUSTRIAL
SETTING.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:218F,103C
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:12.5
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, ATC FOAM.
DO NOT USE DIRECT WATER STREAM-MAY SPREAD FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR. IF PROTECTIVE GEAR IS NOT
AVAILABLE-FIGHT FIRE FROM PROTECTED LOCATION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VILOENT TEAM GENERATION OR ERUPTION MAY
OCCUR UPON APPLICATION OF DIRECT WATER STREAM.DURING A FIRE,SMOKE
MAY CONTAIN UNIDENTIFIED TOXIC &/OR IRRITATING CMPDS.

Spill Release Procedures:ISOALTE AREA. CONTAIN SPILL. KEEP OUT OF
WATERWAYS, DRAINS OR SEWERS. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIALS. COLLECT
IN A SUITABLE & PROPERLY LABELED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE IN
STAINLESS STEEL, ALUMINUM, PLASTITE 3066 LINED OR 316 STAINLESS
STEEL CONTAINERS. KEEP TIGHTLY SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:PRODUCT HANDLED HOT MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL
VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CF R 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS-NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 64184 FOR CONTRACT SP0450-96-ML534.

HCC:V5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:370F,188C
Vapor Pres:0.08
Vapor Density:2.62
Spec Gravity:1.038
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PRODUCT CAN DECOMPOSE AT ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, ALDEHYDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND, OR
INTO ANY BODY OF WATER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. WASTE CHARACTERIZATIONS AND
COMPLIANCE ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIY OF THE WASTE GENERATOR.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.