Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEGS
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

ETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 107-21-1

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation, headache, drowsiness, dizziness LONG TERM EXPOSURE:
symptoms of drunkenness, visual disturbances SKIN CONTACT: SHORT
TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, pin-point pupils, coma LONG TERM
EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure EYE
CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE:
blindness INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting, stomach
pain, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness, blindness, bluish skin
color, lung congestion, kidney damage, nerve damage, convulsions,
coma LONG TERM EXPOSURE: liver damage, reproductive effects
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If vomiting
occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If
person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention
immediately. ANTIDOTE: ethanol, oral; calcium gluconate/glucose,
intravenous. 4-methylpyrazole, oral, intravenous.

Flash Point:232 F (111 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:748 F (398 C)
Lower Limits:3.2%
Upper Limits:15.3%
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
chemical, water, alcohol resistant foam Large fires: Use
alcohol-resistant foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Do not scatter spilled material with
high-pressure water streams. Dike for later disposal. Use
extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Avoid
inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and
keep out of low areas. Water or foam may cause frothing.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Slight fire hazard.

Spill Release Procedures:Stop leak if possible without personal risk.
Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material.
Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal.
Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry.
Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency
Response Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S.
SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the U.S. and is reportable
under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at
(800)424-8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA).
Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container. Keep separated from
incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
warning properties before use. Any chemical cartridge respirator
with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any chemical cartridge respirator
with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
canister. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece
and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
in combination with a separate escape supply. Any self-contained
breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ETHYLENE GLYCOL: 50 ppm (125 mg/m3) OSHA ceiling (vacated by 58 FR
35338, June 30, 1993) 100 mg/m3 ACGIH ceiling (particulate)

Boiling Pt:388 F (198 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:10 F (-12 C)
Vapor Pres:0.05 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:2.14
Spec Gravity:1.1088
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:soluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:ANCE: hygroscopic
COLOR:colorless ODOR:odorless
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations.

Toxicological Information:ETHYLENE GLYCOL: IRRITATION DATA: 12 mg/m3
eyes-rat; 555 mg open skin-rabbit mild; 500 mg/24 hour(s)
eyes-rabbit mild; 100 mg/1 hour(s) eyes-rabbit mild; 12 mg/m3
eyes-rabbit; 1440 mg/6 hour(s) eyes-rabbit moderate TOXICITY DATA:
9530 ul/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 4700 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN
STATUS: ACGIH: A4 -Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen LOCAL
EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
Moderately Toxic: ingestion Slightly Toxic: dermal absorption
TARGET ORGANS: nervous system, kidneys MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available.

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:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: >10000000 ug/L 96 hour(s)
LC50 (Mortality) Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) INVERTEBRATE
TOXICITY: >100000 ug/L 48 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Common shrimp
(Crangon crangon) ALGAL TOXICITY: 112000 ug/L 48 hour(s)
(Population Growth) Cryptomonad (Chilomonas paramecium) OTHER
TOXICITY: 326000 ug/L 48 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Clawed toad
(Xenopus laevis)

Transport Information:U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: No
classification assigned.

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): ETHYLENE GLYCOL: 5000LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS
SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.