Product ID:373001 POLY ETHYLENE GLYCOL AVERAGE MN CA 4600
MSDS Date:03/01/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJCVK

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

CARBOWAX 1000

CAS: 25322-68-3

RTECS: TQ3500000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 32 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE EYE/SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL
MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYES:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE
FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, MATERIAL MAY
DECOMPOSE TO FORM FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR. THIS
MATERIAL, LIKE MOST MATERIALS IN POWDER FORM, IS CAPABLE OF
CREATING A DUST EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD
FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I S COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN &
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT 134.6 TO 141.8 F.

Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
& SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:TARGET ORGAN DATA: LUNGS, THORAX/RESPIRATION
(RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION) TUMORIGENIC EFFECTS (OTHER REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM TUMORS). TUORIGENIC (EQUIVOCAL TUMORIGENIC AGENT BY RTECS
CRITERIA) ONLY SELECTED R EGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN
RTECS FOR COMPLETE 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.

Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:CONTACT ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.

State Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN INFORMATION-CAUTION: SUBSTANCE
NOT YET FULLY TESTED. OEL MAK.