Product ID:295906 POLY ETHYLENE GLYCOL AVG MN CA 2000
MSDS Date:04/01/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJCXM

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 25322-68-3

RTECS: TQ3500000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 45 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
IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXGYEN IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH
OUT MOUTH W /WATER IF CONSCIOUS.OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Autoignition Temp:=305.C, 581.F
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:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. MATERIAL SHOULD BE CAREFULLY
WIPED UP/MOISTENED W/WATER & REMOVED. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COM PLETE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTLING POINT: 131F TO 136.4F

Vapor Pres:<0.01
Vapor Density:>1
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CHIPS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING 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:TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE THE
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.

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:CAUTION: SUBSTANCE NOT YET FULLY TESTED.