Product ID:4-134 ETHYLENE OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-005-7525
MSDS Number: BGCTM

MINNESOTA MINING AND MFG CO.

3M CTR BLDG 225-5S-01
ST PAUL, MN 55144-1000
US

Cage: 28156

MINNESOTA MINING AND MFG CO HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIV

ST PAUL, MN 55144-1000 US

Telephone: 800-854-0631

Cage: 28156

ETHYLENE OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-21-8

RTECS: KX2450000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 1 PPM; SEE 1910.1047

ACGIH TLV: 1 PPM, A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:IRRIT EYES,NOSE,THROAT;PECULIAR
TASTE,HEAD,NAU,VOMIT,DIARR,DYSP,CYAN,PULM
EDEMA,DROW,WEAK,INCO,BURNS

First Aid:IMMED RMV TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR CPR IF REQD. GET MED
ATTN. FLUSH EYES W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MED ATTN. FLUSH SKIN
W/WATER FOR 10 MIN. AERATE CLOTHING & LAUNDER. DISPOSE OF CONTAMIN
LEATHER SH OES. IF INGEST, GET MED ATTN.

Flash Point:<0F,<-18C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1058F
Lower Limits:3
Upper Limits:100
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIGHT FIRE FM REMOTE LOCATION. COOL CONTAINERS
W/WATER SPRAY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES W/AIR OVER
WIDE RANGE. VAPOR MAY TRAVEL DIST TO IGNIT SOURCE&FLASH BK

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH, EVAC AREA. VENT AREA. NOTIFY
SAFETY AUTH, ELIM ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT, LAUNDER CONTAMIN CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & TRANSPORT IN THE ORIGINAL
SHIPPING CASE OR INTERMED PKG. 24 MONTH SHELF-LIFE. STORE AS
FLAMMABLE LIQUID. KEEP BELOW 86F. VENT AREA.
Other Precautions:DISPOSE OF AERATED CARTRIDGES IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
RETURN EMPTY CARTS TO BOX CONTAINING FULL ONES.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED SCBA.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL AND LOCAL REQD
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GAS PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH, APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS IN FORM OF 3M'S "CONSUMER PRODUCT PROFILE" FOR STERI-GAS
CARTRIDGES. *** VP=1095 MM HG.

HCC:G8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:51F,10C
Vapor Pres:***
Vapor Density:1.52
Spec Gravity:0.9
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS GAS/LIQUID W/ETHER LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG ACIDS, BASES, OXIDIZERS, CHLORIDES,ALKALI METAL OH'S.
Stability Condition to Avoid:UNCONTROLLED RELEASE & EXPOSURE TO HIGH
HEAT/TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CONTACT W/HIGHLY ACTIVE CATALYTIC
SURFACES (ANHYD CHLORIDES)

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE STERI-GAS CARTRIDGES, EMPTY OR
FULL. DISPOSE OF EMPTY UNIT-DOSE CARTS IN NONINCINERATED WASTE
I/A/W ALL LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. MATL IS NFPA CLASS I,
FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

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