Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEGU
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 MONOMETHYL ETHER

CAS: 109-86-4

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness, kidney damage LONG
TERM EXPOSURE: headache, disorientation, sterility, blood
disorders, reproductive effects, effects on the brain SKIN CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term
inhalation, irritation, symptoms of drunkenness, kidney damage LONG
TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in long term inhalation,
headache, disorientation, blurred vision, effects on the brain EYE
CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same
as effects reported in short term exposure INGESTION: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: vomiting, digestive disorders, symptoms of drunkenness,
kidney damage, coma LONG TERM EXPOSURE: 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. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric
lavage. Consider oxygen.

Flash Point:102 F (39 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:545 F (285 C)
Lower Limits:1.8%
Upper Limits:14%
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. Cool containers with water spray until well
after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
(1/2 mile).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Moderate fire hazard. Vapor/air mixtures
are explosive above flash point.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding
required. May form peroxides during prolonged storage. Store in a
tightly closed container. Avoid contact with light. Store in a
cool, dry place. Check peroxide content before use. Do not
evaporate or distill to dryness. Keep separated from incompatible
substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 1 ppm Any
supplied-air respirator. 2.5 ppm Any supplied-air respirator. 5 ppm
Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any
supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. 100 ppm Any
supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode. 200 ppm Any supplied-air respirator with a
full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode. Escape - Any air-purifying respirator with
a full facepiece and an organic vapor canister. Any appropriate
escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. 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 MONOMETHYL ETHER: 2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME): 25 ppm (80
mg/m3) OSHA TWA (skin) 5 ppm ACGIH TWA (skin) 0.1 ppm (0.3 mg/m3)
NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) (skin)

Boiling Pt:255 F (124 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-121 F (-85 C)
Vapor Pres:9.7 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.9647
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:soluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless ODOR:pleasant
odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May form explosive peroxides.
Avoid prolonged storage or contact with air, light or storage and
use above room temperature.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
to heat.
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. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001.

Toxicological Information:ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER: IRRITATION
DATA: 483 mg/24 hour(s) skin-rabbit mild; 97 mg eyes-rabbit; 500
mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit mild; 10 ug eyes-guinea pig mild TOXICITY
DATA: 1500 ppm/7 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; 1280 mg/kg
skin-rabbit LD50; 2370 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
Moderately Toxic: inhalation, dermal absorption, ingestion TARGET
ORGANS: central 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: 1000000 ug/L 96 hour(s)
LC50 (Mortality) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) INVERTEBRATE
TOXICITY: 23440 ug/L 48 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Mussel
(Lamellidens marginalis) ALGAL TOXICITY: >4000 ug/L 72 hour(s) EC50
(Growth) Blue-green algae (Anabaena flosaquae) FATE AND TRANSPORT:
BIOCONCENTRATION: 1692 ug/L 4 hour(s) BCF (Residue) Rainbow
trout,donaldson trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) 4.2 ug/L ENVIRONMENTAL
SUMMARY: Harmful to aquatic life.

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether ID NUMBER: UN1188 HAZARD CLASS OR
DIVISION: 3 PACKING GROUP: III LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable
liquid

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: Yes
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): 2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME)
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Known to the
state of California to cause the following: 2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME)
Developmental toxicity (Jan 01, 1989) Male reproductive toxicity
(Jan 01, 1989)