Product ID:CARBOWAX POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 600
MSDS Date:08/21/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-559-4665
MSDS Number: BFFLJ

UNION CARBIDE CORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIVISION

437 MACCORKLE AVE
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25303-1240
US

Emergency Phone: 800-822-4357

Info Phone: 800-822-4357/203-794-5226

Cage: 87578

UNION CARBIDE CORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIVISION

8004 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25303-1240 US

Telephone: 800-822-4357

Cage: 87578

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 25322-68-3

RTECS: TQ3500000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ETHYLENE OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-21-8

RTECS: KX2450000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 1 PPM; SEE 1910.1047

ACGIH TLV: 1 PPM, A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS:VERY LOW ACUTE TOXICITY
AND NON-IRRITATING. CHRONIC EFFECTS:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NO EVIDENCE OF ADVERSE EFFECTS UNDER NORMAL
USE. OVEREXPOSURE TO VAPORS AT HIGH TEMPERATURES MAY RESULT IN EYE
AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION AND IN THE INHALATION OF HARMFUL
AMOUNTS OF MATERIAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION:DO NOT
INDUCE VOMIT.SEE DOCTOR.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>350F,>177C
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.9
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORRB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN
APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:HOT ORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPORS OR MISTS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE
TO SUDDEN SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION WHEN MIXED WITH AIR.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
HALF-MASK RESPIRATOR EQUIPPED WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE AND
DUST/MIST PRE-FILTER RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PVC COATED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>392F,>200C
Vapor Pres:<0.01
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.130
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID WITH SLIGHT HAZE. MILD ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NORMALLY UNREACTIVE;HOWEVER,AVOID STRONG BASES,STRONG ACIDS,STRONG
OXIDIZING AGENTS,MATLS REACTIVE WITH HYDROXYL COMPDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS INCINERATION.

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