Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL ELECTRONIC GRADE
MSDS Date:12/22/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F005467
MSDS Number: BTLCR

ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY

COLUMBUS, OH 43216-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 800-274-5263

Info Phone: 800-274-5263

Cage: 34897

ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO

2219 COLUMBUS, OH 43216-2219 US

Telephone: 614-790-3333/800-274-5263

Cage: 34897

ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA III)

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: C 50 PPM,VAPOR; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD 50 ORAL RAT IS 4700MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC: LIVER ABNORMALITIES, KIDNEY
DAMAGE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ETHYLENE GLYCOL HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED BY
RTECS AS A MUTAGEN,TUMORIGEN AND REPORODUCTIVE EFFECTOR.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE
DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR
IF NE EDED. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: DRINK 2 GLASSES OF WATER. DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:240F,116C
Lower Limits:3.2
Upper Limits:15.3
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING.
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:ARCS AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE PRODUCT
EXPLOSIVELY. COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB LIQUID ON PAPER, VERMICULITE, FLOOR
ABSORBENT, OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND TRANSFER TO HOOD. ALLOW
VOLATILE PORTION TO EVAPORATE IN HOOD. ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR
VAPORS TO CLEAR HOOD DUCT WORK.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS. DO
NOT INGEST!

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE OR RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:379F,193C
Vapor Pres:<0.1 @ 68F
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:1.113
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, SYRUPY LIQUID. SWEET TASTE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS LIQUID INCINERATION.

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