Product ID:CARBOWAX PX1286B
MSDS Date:03/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N064072
MSDS Number: BYZPP

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 609-354-9200

Cage: DO242

Telephone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Cage: DO242

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 25322-68-3

RTECS: TQ3500000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORL-MUS) 29250 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE NAUSEA IF SWALLOWED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSIST FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. SKIN: WASH
THORO W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: IMMED FLUSH THORO W/WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; GIVE ARTF RESP IF BREATHING
HAS STOPPED. INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER & INDUCE VOMITING
IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:350F,177C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM. DO NOT
SPRAY FIRE DIRECTLY; MAY CAUSE FROTHING.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCES TOXIC
FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
PROT EQUIP LISTED. ELIM ANY IGNIT SOURCES UNTIL AREA IS DETERMINED
TO BE FREE FROM EXPLOS/FIRE HAZS. CNTN RELEASE & ELIM ITS SOURCE,
IF CAN BE DONE W/OUT RIS K. TAKE UP & CNTNRIZE FOR PROPER DISP
AS(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. DO NOT GET IN
EYES. RETAINED RESIDUE MAY MAKE EMTPY CNTNRS HAZARDOUS; USE
CAUTION! AVOID PROLONGED, OR REPEATED, SKIN CONT.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MATL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRASFERRED IN AN APPROVED FUME
HOOD/W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/EQUIVALENT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & SAFETY EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THORO AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: DESCRIBED UNDER DISPOSAL.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:<46F,<8C
Vapor Density:>1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID; MILD ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT; IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*X.

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGS ON
REPORTING RELEASES. REFER TO REG INFO FOR REPORTABLE QTY & OTHER
REG DATA. MATL DOES NOT HAVE AN EPA WASTE NUMBER & IS NOT LISTED
WASTE, HOWEVER CONSULT W/PERMI TTED WASTE DISP SITE(TSD) SHOULD BE
ACCOMPLISHED.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.