Material Safety Data
Sheet
Ethylene Glycol
ACC# 09400
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Ethylene Glycol
Catalog Numbers: AC410010040, AC410010200, S80005,
S80005-1, S80005-2, BP230 1, BP230 4, BP230-1, BP230-4, BP2301, BP2304, E177 20,
E177 4, E177-20, E177-4, E17720, E1774, E178 1, E178 200, E178 4, E178 500,
E178-1, E178-200, E178-4, E178-500, E1781, E178200, E178200001, E1784,
E1784LOT003, E178500, E178J4, S79007, S800051, S800052, ZZE1785C15
Synonyms: 1,2-Dihydroxyethane, 1,2-Ethanediol, Ethylene alcohol,
Ethylene dihydrate.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance,
call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call:
703-527-3887
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 107-21-1 |
Ethylene glycol |
>99.0 |
203-473-3 |
Hazard
Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 22
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Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: clear, colorless. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause
respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May cause kidney damage. May cause
central nervous system effects. May cause cardiac disturbances. This substance
has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in animals.
Hygroscopic. Warning! Harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, central nervous system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause moderate eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual
industrial handling.
Ingestion: May cause nausea and
vomiting. Toxicity follows 3-stage progression. (1) involves central nervous
system effects including paralysis of eye muscles, convulsions, and coma.
Metabolic acidosis and cerebral swelling may also occur. (2) involves
cardiopulmonary system with symptoms of hypertension, rapid heart beat, and
possible cardiac failure. (3) involves severe kidney abnormalities including
possible renal failure.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory
tract irritation. Heated or misted substance may cause headache, irregular eye
movements, and possible coma.
Chronic: May cause kidney
injury.
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Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get
medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least
15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from
exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or
other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician: Ethanol may
inhibit methanol metabolism.
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Section 5 - Fire
Fighting Measures |
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and
collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media: In
case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Water or foam may cause frothing. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material
(e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Remove all
sources of ignition. Provide ventilation.
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Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation.
Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep
airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
| Ethylene glycol |
C 100 mg/m3 (aerosol) |
no established RELs - see Appendix D |
none
listed |
OSHA Vacated PELs: Ethylene
glycol: C 50 ppm; C 125 mg/m3
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29
CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear
appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent
skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations
found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or
European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
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Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Liquid
Appearance: clear, colorless
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: .05 mm Hg @ 20C
Vapor Density: 2.1 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: 21cP @ 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 195 deg C @
760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:-13 deg C
Autoignition
Temperature: 410 deg C ( 770.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 111 deg C (
231.80 deg F)
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA
Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:3.20 vol %
Upper: 15.30 vol %
Solubility: soluble in water
Specific
Gravity/Density:1.1200g/cm3
Molecular Formula:C2H6O2
Molecular Weight:62.06
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal
storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible
materials, ignition sources, moisture, excess heat.
Incompatibilities
with Other Materials: Chlorosulfonic acid, dimethyl terephthalate, oleum,
phosphorus pentasulfide, silvered-copper wire, sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid,
titanium butoxide. Causes ignition at room temperature with chromium trioxide,
potassium permanganate, and sodium peroxide. Causes ignition at 100C with
ammonium dichromate, silver chlorate, sodium chloride, and uranyl nitrate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and
toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has
not been reported.
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 107-21-1: KW2975000
LD50/LC50:
CAS#
107-21-1:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Draize test, rabbit,
eye: 100 mg/1H Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1440 mg/6H Moderate;
Oral,
mouse: LD50 = 5500 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 4700 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50
= 9530 uL/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 107-21-1:
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (aerosol)
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data
available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data
available.
Other Studies: Please refer to RTECS KW2975000 for
additional information.
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 41000 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Unspecified Bluegill/Sunfish:
LC50 = 27500-41000 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Unspecified Goldfish: LC50 = 27500-41000 mg/L;
96 Hr.; Unspecified flea LC50 = 46300 mg/L; 48 Hr.; Unspecified ria:
Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 =620 mg/L; 30 minutes; Microtox test Goldfish
LD50= >5000mg/L/24Hr Guppies LC50= 493,000ppm/7D Shrimp (salt water) LC50=
>100ppm/48Hr
Environmental: On soil, substance may leach to
groundwater and biodegrade rapidly. In water, substance readily biodegrades. In
air, substance reacts with hydroxyl radicals (T1/2= 1 day). Substance is not
expected to bioconcentrate in marine life.
Physical: No information
available.
Other: Please refer to the Handbook of Envirnmental Fate
and Exposure Data for additional information.
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Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 107-21-1 is listed on the TSCA
inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the
chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test
Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA
Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals
in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302
(RQ)
CAS# 107-21-1: final RQ = 5000 pounds (2270 kg)
Section 302
(TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA
Codes
CAS # 107-21-1: acute, chronic.
Section 313
This
material contains Ethylene glycol (CAS# 107-21-1, 99 0%),which is subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 107-21-1 is listed as a hazardous air
pollutant (HAP). This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water
Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as
Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the
chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 107-21-1 can be found on the following state right to
know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals
in this product are listed. European/International
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC
Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22
Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water
Danger/Protection)
CAS# 107-21-1: 0
Canada
CAS# 107-21-1 is
listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 107-21-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2A.
CAS# 107-21-1 is listed
on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS#
107-21-1: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 60 mg/m3;STEL 120 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIU
M:STEL 50 ppm
(127 mg/m3) OEL-DENMARK:STEL 50 ppm (130 mg/m3) OEL-DE
NMARK:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 10 mg/m3;STEL 20 mg/m3 OEL-FINLAN
D:TWA 50 ppm (125
mg/m3);STEL 75 ppm (190 mg/m3) OEL-FRANCE:STEL 50 p
pm (125 mg/m3)
OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 50 mg/m3;Skin OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TW
A 10 mg/m3 OEL-THE
NETHERLANDS:TWA 50 ppm (125 mg/m3) OEL-RUSSIA:STE
L 5 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 50
ppm (130 mg/m3);STEL 75 ppm (19 mg/m3) O
EL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1 mg/m3
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 50 ppm (125 mg/m3) OE
L-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 60 mg/m3;STEL 12
5 mg/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA,
JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL
IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check
ACGI TLV
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Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
5/12/1999
Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000
The information above is
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to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty,
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