BRRKR - ETHYLENE GLYCOL (REGULAR)

  • MSDS: BRRKR
  • Manufacturer: DOW CHEMICAL U S A
  • Product Name: ETHYLENE GLYCOL (REGULAR)
  • National Stock Number: 6850-01-036-1123
Product Identification

Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL (REGULAR)
MSDS Date:02/13/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-036-1123
MSDS Number: BRRKR

Responsible Party
DOW CHEMICAL U S A
2030 DOW CENTER BARSTOW BLDG
MIDLAND, MI 48674
US

Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400

Info Phone: 517-636-4410

Cage: 71983

Contractor
DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A.
687 MIDLAND, MI 48674 US

Telephone: 517-636-4400

Cage: 71983

Ingredients

ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA III)

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL C 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 50 PPM,VAPOR; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 6-13 G/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: TRANSIENT IRRITATION. SKIN:
NONIRRITATING. REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN ABSORPTION OF
HARMFUL AMOUNTS. INHALATION: EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTIO N: LARGE AMOUNTS
MAY CAUSE CNS EFFECTS,CARDIOPULMONARY EFFECTS, KIDNEY FAILURE,
SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: NONIRRITATING.
INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: MAY
CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS, CARDIOPULMONARY EFFECTS,
KIDNEY FAILURE, SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH AREA WITH WATER OR
SHOWER. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF ADVERSE SYMPTOMS DEVELOP,
GET MEDICAL A TTENTION. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING ASDIRECTED BY
MEDICAL PERSONNEL. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:=119.C, 246.2F
Lower Limits:3.2
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE, SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL STORAGE AND
HANDLING CONDITIONS. ETHYLENE GLYCOL OR SOLUTIONS WITH WATER CAN
FORM FLAMMABLE VAPORS WITH AIR IF HEATED SUFFICIENTLY.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID DICHARGE INTO SEWERS OR NATURAL WATERS.
SOAK UP SMALL SPILLS WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DIKE LARGE SPILLS AND
PUMP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID INGESTION. PRACTICE REASONABLE
CAUTION AND PERSONAL CLEANLINESS. AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.
Other Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:ATMOSPHERIC LEVELS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED BELOW
THE EXPOSURE GUIDELINE. WHEN RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED FOR
CERTAIN OPERATIONS, USE AN APPROVED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT FOR MOST
CONDITIONS. LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE NEEDED FOR SOME OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
Eye Protection:USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:IF VAPOR EXPOSURE CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT, USE
A FULL-FACE RESPIRATOR.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:V5
Boiling Pt:=197.C, 386.6F
Vapor Pres:0.12
Vapor Density:2.14
Spec Gravity:1.1155
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID. PRACTICALLY ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:WILL IGNITE IN AIR AT 775F (413C).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING PRODUCES NORMAL PRODUCTS OF
COMBUSTION, SUCH AS CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND WATER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:EITHER SALVAGE OR BURN IN AN APPROVED
INCINERATOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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