Product ID:31143 HEXYLENE GLYCOL
MSDS Date:07/11/1985
FSC:8010
NIIN:00F020784
MSDS Number: BMKHV

Emergency Phone: (713) 473-9461

Info Phone: (713) 241-4819

Preparer: JOHN P. SEPESI

Cage: SHELO

Telephone: 800-231-6950

Cage: 54527

HEXYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 107-41-5

RTECS: SA0810000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 25 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 21 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION & CORNEAL INJURY.
SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION: NASAL & RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, GIDDINESS, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, & DEATH. IN GESTION: ABSORPTION & CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION & CORNEAL INJURY. SKIN:
IRRITATION. INHALATION: NASAL & RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, GIDDINESS, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, & DEATH. IN GESTION: ABSORPTION & CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM DEPRESSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYES, SKIN, & RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS.

First Aid:EYE/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. INHALATION: MOVE
TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULTY. GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF BREATHING STOPS. INGESTION: GIVE NO MORE THAN 2
GLASSES OF WATER/INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING 30CC(2 TABLESPOONS)
SYRUP OF IPECAC OR 2 GLASSES OF WATER/INDUCE VOMITING BY TOUCHING
FINGER TO BACK OF THROAT. DON'T GIVE LIQUIDS IF UNCONSCIOUS/DROWSY.
SEE SUPP.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:211F
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:MATERIAL WILL NOT BURN UNLESS PREHEATED. WEAR
FULL BUNKER GEAR INCLUDING POSITIVE PRESSURE NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SHUT OFF SOURCE OF
LEAK IF SAFE TO DO SO. DIKE/CONTAIN. REMOVE W/VACUUM TRUCKS OR PUMP
TO STORAGE/SALVAGE VESSELS. SOAK UP RESIDUE W/ABSORBENT SUCH AS
CLAY/SAND/OTHER SUITABL E MATERIAL. FLUSH AREA W/WATER TO REMOVE
RESIDUE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CONTAINERS IN A COOL, DRY
PLACE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN >TLV. USE
EITHER AN ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING RESPIRATOR OR AN AIR-PURIFYING
RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, HELMET W/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT CLOTHING, BUNKER COATS, &
RUBBER BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INGESTION (CONT'D): KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS WHEN VOMITING. NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: FOR CHILDREN, GIVE NO MORE THAN 1 GLASS OF WA/15CC (1
TABLESPOON) SYRUP OF IPECAC. IF LOSS OF GAG
REFLEX/CONVULSIONS/UNCONCIO USNESS OCCUR BEFORE EMESIS, CONSIDER
GASTRIC LAVAGE FOLLOWING INTUBATION W/CUFFED ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE. GET
MEDICAL ATTEN.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:388F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-122F
Vapor Pres:0.05
Vapor Density:3.9
Spec Gravity:0.9
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(N-BU AC = 10: <0.01
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID W/MILD ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES & HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO & UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL FACILITY
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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