Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL; PRODUCT CODES 5387, 9140,
MSDS Date:11/25/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-890-2091
MSDS Number: BMSXR

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151

Info Phone: 908-859-2151

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA III)

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

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 4700 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:PRODUCT CAUSES MILD IRRITATION OF BODY
TISSUES. IT DEPRESSES THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND MAY CAUSE
KIDNEY AND LIVER DAMAGE. IT MAY BE FATAL IF INGESTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY
IARC, NTP, OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION. SKIN:MILD IRRITATION,
SKIN ABSORPTION MAY BE HARMFUL. INHALED:RESPIRATIORY IRRITATION,
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, HEADACHE,DIZZINESS, ETC.
INGESTED:G/I IRRITATION AND DI STRESS, NAUSEA, CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM DEPRESSION. MAY CAUSE LIVER AND/OR KIDNEY DAMAGE IF IN
SUFFICIENT AMOUNT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY
SUPPLIER

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/ WATER 15 MIN HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF
NECESSARY. INGESTED:G IVE 2 GLASSES WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING.
NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE. IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS,OR IS SEVERE,SEE A DOCTOR.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:232F,111C
Lower Limits:3.2
Upper Limits:15.3
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. TAKE UP
WITH SAND OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO
A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. WATER DILUTION
RECOMMENDED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE ORANGE. KEEP
CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL
STORAGE.
Other Precautions:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE 50 PPM, A
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVESYILE, PVC OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM AND APRON ARE RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:V5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:387F,197C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:9F,-13C
Vapor Pres:0.06 MM
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:1.12
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.01 (N-BUTYL ACETATE = 1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID WITH A MILD ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS AND
ACCELERATORS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO SUGGESTIONS AS TO METHOD OF
DISPOSAL.

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