ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO. -- ETHYLENE GLYCOL  -- 6810-00-006-4206
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL
MSDS Date:05/31/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-006-4206
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO.
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3333
Emergency Phone Num:800-274-5263
Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188
Company Name:DIXCO DIVERSIFIED
Address:847 S EAST STREET
Box:City:ANAHEIM
State:CA
ZIP:92805
Country:US
Phone:714-535-0646
CAGE:0FJJ3

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE GLYCOL  (SARA III)
CAS:107-21-1
RTECS #:KW2975000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 50 PPM,VAPOR; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC: LIVER ABNORMALITIES, KIDNEY
    DAMAGE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ETHYLENE GLYCOL MAY CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL
    IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE
    DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR
    IF NE EDED. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: DRINK 2 GLASSES OF WATER. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. SEE DOCTOR
    IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=111.1C, 232.F
Autoignition Temp:=412.8C, 775.F
Lower Limits:3.2
Upper Limits:15.3
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
    WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ARCS AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE PRODUCT
    EXPLOSIVELY. COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
    DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB LIQUID ON PAPER, VERMICULITE, FLOOR
    ABSORBENT, OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND TRANSFER TO HOOD. ALLOW
    VOLATILE PORTION TO EVAPORATE IN HOOD. ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR
    VAPORS TO CLEAR HOOD DUCT  WORK.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS. DO
    NOT INGEST!

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE OR RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
    EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=192.8C, 379.F
Vapor Pres:<0.1 @ 68F
Vapor Density:2.2
Spec Gravity:1.115
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, SYRUPY LIQUID. SWEET TASTE.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS LIQUID INCINERATION.

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