EEESO - CARBOWAX 300

  • MSDS: EEESO
  • Manufacturer: MATHESON TRI GAS INC
  • Product Name: CARBOWAX 300
  • National Stock Number: -
Product Identification

Product ID:CARBOWAX 300
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEESO
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

Contractor
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
WHITBY, L1N 5R9 07054-0624 ONTARIO, CANADA

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

Ingredients

CARBOWAX 300

CAS: 25322-68-3

Fraction By Weight: 100.00%

Hazards

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid

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: Never make an
unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. Give large amounts of
water. DO NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower
than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious,
turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:385 F (196 C) (OC)
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
regular foam Large fires: Use regular 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.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard.

Accidental Release

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.
Neutralizing Agent:

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from
incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:No respirator is required under normal
conditions of use. Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. 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:Based on available information, additional ventilation is
not required. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Protective gloves are not required.
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:Protective clothing is not required.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CARBOWAX 300: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS: 10 mg/m3 AIHA recommended TWA
(aerosol)

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:decomposes
Melt/Freeze Pt:5-18 F (-15 to -8 C)
Vapor Pres:0.0003 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.127
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:soluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear ODOR:faint
odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability

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.

Disposal

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

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:CARBOWAX 300: IRRITATION DATA: 500 mg
eyes-rabbit mild TOXICITY DATA: >20 gm/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 27500
mg/kg oral-rat LD50 ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Relatively Non-toxic:
ingestion

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:ECOTOXICITY DATA: INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY: 19.0 ug/L 96
hour(s) LETH (Mortality) Pink shrimp (america) (Penaeus duorarum)
ALGAL TOXICITY: 9.26 ug/L 24 week(s) (Residue) Diatom
(Thalassiosira guillardii) FATE AND TRANSPORT: BIOCONCENTRATION:
8500-12300 ug/L 28 day(s) BCF (Residue) Sheepshead minnow
(Cyprinodon variegatus) 1.3 ug/L

Transport

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

Regulatory

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: No CHRONIC: No FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
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: Not regulated.