**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| Not available |Ethanediol | 95-98 | unlisted |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 122-99-6 |Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether | 2-5 | 204-589-7 |
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Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 22
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause central
nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver damage. Symptoms
may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting,
stupor, and coma.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system
effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness
and coma. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical
aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
**** 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. Combustible liquid.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to
acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 0-00-0:
CAS# 122-99-6:
Germany: 20 ppm TWA; 110 mg/m3 TWA
Germany: Skin absorber
Netherlands: 20 ppm MAC; 110 mg/m3 MAC
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist
respirator or European Standard EN 149.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: Perceptible odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 198 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: -13 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 116 deg C ( 240.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 2
Explosion Limits, upper: 13
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.11
Molecular Formula: Not applicable.
Molecular Weight:
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 0-00-0 unlisted.
CAS# 122-99-6: KM0350000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
CAS# 122-99-6: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 6 mg Moderate; Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 250 ug/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H
Mild; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 933 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1260 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 5 mL/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 14422 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ethanediol -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
The product is chemically identically to the natural amino acid
L-Serine and can therefore be degraded microbiologically.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 0-00-0: No information available.
CAS# 122-99-6: 1
Canada
CAS# 122-99-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 0-00-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 122-99-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 0-00-0 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
CAS# 122-99-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003
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