CFTFM - PROPYLENE GLYCOL INDUSTRIAL

  • MSDS: CFTFM
  • Manufacturer: ARCO CHEMICAL CO
  • Product Name: PROPYLENE GLYCOL INDUSTRIAL
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-394-3555
Product Identification

Product ID:PROPYLENE GLYCOL INDUSTRIAL
MSDS Date:02/12/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-394-3555
MSDS Number: CFTFM

Responsible Party
ARCO CHEMICAL CO
3801 WEST CHESTER PIKE
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073
US

Emergency Phone: 215-352-8300

Info Phone: 800-321-7000

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: ARCOC

Contractor
STARTEX CHEMICAL INC
3087 CONROE, TX 77305 US

Telephone: 409-539-6244

Cage: 0YFV5

Ingredients

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 57-55-6

RTECS: TY2000000

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: NO SIGNIFICANT SIGNS OR
SYMPTOMS INDICATIVE OF ANY ADVERSE HEALTH HAZARD ARE EXPECTED TO
OCCUR AS A RESULT OF INHALATION EXPOSURE. EYE CONTACT: MAY CAUSE
MINOR EYE IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORP TION: NO SIGNIFICANT SIGNS OR
SYMPTOMS INDICATIVE OF ANY HEALTH HAZARD ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR AS A
RESULT OF SKIN APSORPTION EXPOSURE. SKIN IRRITATION: NO SIGNIFICANT
SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS INDICATIVE OF AN Y ADVERSE HEALTH HAZARD ARE
EXPECTED TO OCCUR AS A RESULT OF SKIN EXPOSURE. INGESTION: NO
SIGNIFICANT SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS INDICATIVE OF ANY HEALTH HAZARD ARE
EXPECTED TO OCCUR AS A RESULT OF INGESTION. CHRONIC: NO ADVERSE
HEALTH EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:MINOR EYE IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THIS MATERIAL OR ITS EMMISIONS MAY
AGGRAVATE PRE-EXISTING EYE DISEASES.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: NOT EXPECTED TO PRESENT A SIGNIFICANT INHALATION
HAZARD UNDER ANTICIPATED CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE. EYE CONTACT: IN
CASE OF EYE CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER FOR 20-30
MINUTE S. RETRACT EYELIDS OFTEN. OBTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION
IF PAIN, BLINKING, TEARS OR REDNESS PERSIST. SKIN CONTACT: NOT
EXPECTED TO PRESENT A SIGNIFICANT SKIN HAZARD UNDER ANTICIPATED
CONDITIONS O F NORMAL USE. INGESTION: NOT EXPECTED TO PRESENT A
SIGNIFICANT INGSTION HAZARD UNDER ANTICIPATED CONDITIONS OF NORMAL
USE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=99.4C, 211.F
Autoignition Temp:=371.1C, 700.F
Lower Limits:2.4
Upper Limits:17.4
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL TYPE FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL. USE WATER
SPRAY/WATER FOG FOR COOLING. ALTHOUGH WATER SOLUBLE, MAY NOT BE
PRACTICAL TO EXTINGUISH FIRE BY WATER DILUTION.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT ENTER FIRE AREA WITHOUT PROPER
PROTECTION. FIGHT FIRE FROM A SAFE DISTANCE/PROTECTED LOCATION.
HEAT MAY BUILD ENOUGH PRESSURE TO REPTURE CLOSED
CONTAINERS/SPREADING FIRE/INCREASING RISK OF BURN S/INJURIES. USE
WATER SPRAY/FOG FOR COOLING. AVOID FROTHING/STEAM EXPLOSION.
BURNING LIQUID MAY FLOAT ON WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT FROM FIRE CAN GENERATE FLAMMABLE
VAPOR. WHEN MIXED WITH AIR AND EXPOSED TO IGNITION SOURCE, VAPOR
CAN BURN IN OPEN/ EXPLODE IN CONFINED. VAPORS MAYTRAVEL LONG
DISTANCES ALONG THE GROUND BEFORE IG NITING AND FLASHING BACK TO
VAPOR SOURCE. FINE SPRAYS/MISTS MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE AT TEMPERATURES
BELOW NORMAL FLASH POINT.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE/LIMIT ACCESS. EQUIP RESPONDERS WITH
PROPER PROTECTION. PREVENT FLOW TO SEWER/PUBLIC WATERS. STOP
RELEASE. NOTIFY FIRE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITIES. RESTRICT WATER
USE FOR CLEANUP. SLIPPERY W ALKING. SPREAD GRANULAR COVER. RECOVER
LARGE SPILL. SOAK UP SMALL SPILLS WITH INERT SOLIDS. USE SUITABLE
DISPOSAL CONTAINERS. ON WATER, MATERIAL IS SOLUBLE AND MAY
FLOAT/SINK. REPORT AS REQUIRED.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVENT

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:HYGROSCOPIC. USE DRY NITROGEN OR LOW
DEW POINT AIR FOR TANK PADDING. KEEP DURMS TIGHTLY CLOSED TO
PREVENT CONTAMINATION. STORE AT 65-90F.
Other Precautions:CLEAN EQUIPMENT WITH WATER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS
RECOMMENDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF ANTICIPATED USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED UNDER ANTICIPATED
CONDITIONS OF NORMAL COMFORT CONTROL.
Protective Gloves:WASH EXPOSED SKIN SEVERAL TIMES/DAILY.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES OR FULL FACE SHEILD IF
SPLASHING. NO CONTACT LENSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NORMALLY CONSIDERED A SKIN HAZARD.
WHERE USE CAN RESULT IN SKIN CONTACT, PRACTIVE GOOD PERSONAL
HYGIENE. WASH HANDS AND OTHER EXPOSED AREAS WITH MILD SOAP AND
WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. WASH HANDS
BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING, OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
PROMPTLY REMOVE SOILED CLOTHING/WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SHOWER AFTER WORK USING SOAP AND WATER. NOT NORMALLY CONSIDERED A SKIN
HAZARD.

Chemical Properties

HCC:V5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=185.C, 365.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-60.C, -76.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:<0.1 @ 70F
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:1.04
Viscosity:46 CPS @ 77F
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT PROVIDED
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID - ALMOST
ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURE AND SEVERE OXIDIZING
CONDITIONS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION MAY PRODUCE
CARBON MONOXIDE AND OTHER HARMFUL GASES/VAPORS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL SOLIDS AT PERMITTED SITES. BURN
CONCENTRATED LIQUIDS, DILLUTING WITH CLEAN, LOW VISCOSITY FUEL.
ASSURE EMISSIONS COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. DILUTE AQUEOUS
WASTE MAY BIODEGRADE. AVOID POISONING PLANTS. CONTAMINATED
PRODUCT, SOIL, CONTAINER RESIDUES SHOULD NOT BE DESIGNATED AS
HAZARD OUS WASTE.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:NOT PROVIDED

Other Information

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.

Ecology

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED

Transport

Transport Information:DOT HAZARDOUS MATERIAL: PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NOT
REGULATED. DOT HAZARD CLASS: NOT REGULATED.

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 313: NO CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT
EXCEED THE DE MINIMIS REPORTING LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY SARA TITLE
III, SECTION 313 AND 40 CFR PART 372. COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL
RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980 (CERCLA). NO
CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS OF CERCLA.
Federal Regulatory Information:ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE
LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC
ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1988 - PROPOSITION 65: THIS MATERIAL IS NOT
KNOWN TO CONTAIN ANY CHEMICALS CURRENTLY LISTED AS CARCINOGENS OR
REPRODUCTIVE TOXINS UNDER CALI FORNIA PROPOSITION 65 AT LEVELS
WHICH WOULD BE SUBJECT TO THE PROPOSITON.