Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL, L715
MSDS Date:05/27/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-078-9493
MSDS Number: BNMPR

J T BAKER

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-582-2537

Cage: DO811

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

ETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: 99-100%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM,C

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM,C

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT) 4700 MG/M3.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY TRACT, & UNCONSCIOUSNESS. LIQUID MAY BE IRRITATING TO
SKIN AND EYES. SKIN ABSORPTION MAY BE HARMFUL. INGESTION IS
HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL. INGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING,
HEADACHES, DIZZ,(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:GI IRRITATION, CONVULSIONS,
RESPIRATORY FAILURE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, AND
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE DAMAGE
TO KIDNEYS, LIVER, LUNGS, BLOOD, OR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. TARGET
ORGANS:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS, LIVER, KIDNEYS, BLOOD, CNS, GI
TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:CALL MD. INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
ARTF RESP. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WI TH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:FLUSH
WITH WATER.

Flash Point:232F,111C
Lower Limits:3.2%
Upper Limits:15.3%
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR
CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROT
EQUIP . MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK.
USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC GASES PRODUCED:CO, CO*2.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMIAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. USE ONLY WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:ALL RESPIRATORS MUST BE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS
TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE 50 PPM, A SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING VAPOR. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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:1.12
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.01 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID. MILD ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS &
ACCELERATORS, SULFURIC ACID, NITRIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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