Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL
MSDS Date:11/22/1982
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-200-2397
MSDS Number: BJMBP

SHELL OIL COMPANY; PRODUCT SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

1 SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77210
US

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Cage: 54527

SHELL OIL COMPANY

2463 HOUSTON, TX 77210 US

Telephone: 800-231-6950

Cage: 54527

ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA III)

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL C 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 50 PPM,VAPOR; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ACUTE ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 6000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE MILDLY IRRITATING TO EYES AND
SKIN. ABSORPTION THROUGH SKIN MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO KIDNEYS AND
DEPRESSION OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. PROLONGED AND REPEATED
OVEREXPOSURE TO VAPORS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO KIDNEYS, LIVER, LUNGS,
BLOOD OR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. INGESTION MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION
AND FATAL KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF KIDNEY OR
LIVER DISORDERS MAYBE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL A PHYSICIAN IF
DISCOMFORT PERSISTS. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF
SOAP & WATER. REM OVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. INGESTION: IF
CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK AND INDUCE VOMITING.
GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:232F,111C
Lower Limits:3.2
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, "ALCOHOL" 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:NO UNUSUAL HAZARDS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATOR AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING AS APPROPRIATE. SHUT OFF SOURCE OF LEAK IF SAFE TO DO SO.
DIKE AND CONTAIN LIQUID. REMOVE LIQUID WITH VACUUM VESSEL OR BY
PUMPING INTO SALVAGE VESSEL. SOAK UP RESIDUE AND SMALL SPILLS WITH
ABSORBENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR
CARTRIDGE AND DUST/MIST PRE-FILTER RESPIRATORS AS PER CURRENT 29
CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/ WARNINGS AND NIOSH-RESPIRATOR
SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE IF USE IS
ENCLOSED. LOCAL EXHAUST IS NEEDED IF VENTED INTO WORK AREA.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, PVC OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. AVOID PROLONGED
OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. DO NOT BREATHE MISTS. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING OR SMOKING
OR USING RESTROOM.

HCC:V5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:387F,197C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:9F,-13C
Vapor Pres:0.06
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:1.1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<0.01
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID. MILD ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE UPON INCOMPLETE
COMBUSTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM, REMOVE TO A WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY
OPERATING IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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