BGPXF - ETHYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER;CODE;5740
- MSDS: BGPXF
- Manufacturer: UNION CHEMICAL DIV UNION OIL CO OF CALIFORNIA
- Product Name: ETHYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER;CODE;5740
- National Stock Number: 6850-01-180-1074
Product Identification
Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER;CODE;5740
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-180-1074
MSDS Number: BGPXF
Responsible Party
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60196
US
Emergency Phone: 800-356-3129 (POISON CONTROL CNTR)
Info Phone: 312-619-2644
Cage: LO540
Contractor
Telephone: 312-490-2500/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Cage: 94684
Ingredients
2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME) (SARA III)
CAS: 109-86-4
RTECS: KL5775000
Fraction By Weight: >99%
OSHA PEL S, 25 PPM
ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9192
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRITATION;SKIN:IRRITATION;INHAL:RESP
IRRITATION,NARCOSIS,KIDNEY DAMAGE OR ABSORPTION THROU SKIN
First Aid
First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:110F/43C
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN CONFINED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION:REMOVE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES;USE SUITABLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT OPEN FLAMES;KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT
IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT INHALE
VAPORS.THOROUGHLY WASH AFTER EACH USE.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST IF > TLV
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED:10/27/80
Chemical Properties
HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:256/124C
Vapor Density:>1.0
Spec Gravity:<1.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID,CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION:CO AND/OR CO*2
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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