Product ID:CARBOWAX POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200
MSDS Date:01/07/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-257-1864
MSDS Number: BGRLB

UNION CARBIDE CORP. LINDE DIV

39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
DANBURY, CT 06817-0001
US

Emergency Phone: 800-822-4357

Info Phone: 800-822-4357

Cage: 61637

UNION CARBIDE CORP LINDE DIV

DANBURY, CT 06817-0001 US

Telephone: 800-822-4357; 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 25322-68-3

RTECS: TQ3500000

Fraction By Weight: >95%

ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA) (MONOETHYLENE GLYCOL)

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

ACGIH TLV: C 50 PPM,VAPOR; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 111-46-6

RTECS: ID5950000

Fraction By Weight: 5 - 10%

POSSIBLE TRACE OF ETHYLENE OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 75-21-8

RTECS: KX2450000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 1 PPM; SEE 1910.1047

ACGIH TLV: 1 PPM, A2; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

1,4-DIOXANE (DIETHYLENE DIOXIDE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 123-91-1

RTECS: JG8225000

Fraction By Weight: 0.0005%

OSHA PEL S, 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 25 PPM; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

ETHYLENE OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 75-21-8

RTECS: KX2450000

Fraction By Weight: 0.0005%

OSHA PEL 1 PPM; SEE 1910.1047

ACGIH TLV: 1 PPM, A2; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

FORMALDEHYDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM, A2; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO HARMFUL EFFECTS FROM ONE TIME
EXPOSURE TO EYES, SKIN, INGESTION. NO SHORT TERM EFFECTS ARE
EXPECTED FROM INHALATION. PROLONGED &/OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN DEHYDRATION. OVEREXPOSURE TO VAPOR GENERATED AT HIGH
TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, NAUSEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MAY CONTAIN TRACE AMOUNTS OF ETHYLENE
OXIDE, LISTED BY ALL THREE AS CARCINOGENIC. UNION CARBIDE FEELS
PRODUCT IS SAFE.
Effects of Overexposure:POSSIBLE IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
TRACT (HIGH TEMPERATURE VAPORS).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. SKIN:WASH
W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION:NO EMERGENCY CARE ANTICIPATED.
INGESTION:NO EMERGENCY CARE ANTICIPATED.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:365F,185C
Lower Limits:N/DETERMINED
Upper Limits:N/DETERMINED
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL/ALL-PURPOSE TYPE FOAM BY MFG'S
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LARGE FIRES. USE CO2 OR DRY CHEMICAL MEDIA FOR
SMALL FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT DIRECT WATER STREAM INTO HOT BURNING
POOLS; MAY CAUSE FROTHING & INCREASE FIRE INTENSITY. USE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILLS CAN BE FLUSHED W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER. COLLECT LARGE SPILLS FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE PRODUCT PROMPTLY AFTER OPENING.
AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HEAT/AIR. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. USE
W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:COMPLY W/OSHA ETHYLENE OXIDE STANDARD 29CFR1910.1047.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SAFETY IS AVAILABLE FROM UNION CARBIDE CORPORATE
SALES OR CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE EXPECTED TO BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) ROOM VENTIALTION IS EXPECTED TO BE
SATISFACTORY.
Protective Gloves:PVC-COATED GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR MONOGOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEBATH,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANLDING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>392F,>200C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-85F,-65C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>392F,>200C
Vapor Pres:<0.01 MM
Vapor Density:7
Spec Gravity:1.127
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<0.01 BUTYL ACETATE=1
Solubility in Water:100
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT COLORLESS, MILD ODOR, LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:3.5
Corrosion Rate:UNKNOWNN

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NORMAL UNREACTIVE. AVOID STRONG BASES @ HIGH TEMP, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG
OXIDIZERS, MATERIALS REACTIVE W/HYDROXYL COMPOUN
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING CAN PRODUCE:CARBON MONOXIDE
&/OR CARBON DIOXIDE, ALDEHYDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:AT LOW CONCENTRATIONS IN WATER, PRODUCT IS
BIODEGRADABLE IN BIOLOGICAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. INCINERATE
IN FURNACE WHERE PERMITTED I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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