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MSDS  : ETHYLENE OXIDE
CAS  : 75-21-8
NAME  : ethylene oxide (sara 302/313) (cercla)
===================== Product Identification =====================

MSDS NAME:ETHYLENE OXIDE
NIIN:00-291-5007
MSDS Number: BJYGW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ARC CHEMICAL DIV BALCHEM CORP.
Address:RTE 6 & 284
Box:180
City:SLATE HILL
State:NY
ZIP:10973
Country:US
Info Phone Num:914-355-2891 914-355-6314(FAX)
Emergency Phone Num:914-355-2891 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:GEORGE VAIL
CAGE:BALCH
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ARC CHEMICAL DIV BALCHEM CORP.
Address:RTE 6 & 284
Box:180
City:SLATE HILL
State:NY
ZIP:10973
Country:US
Phone:914-355-2891 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:BALCH

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

Name:ETHYLENE OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:75-21-8
RTECS #:KX2450000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 PPM; SEE 1910.1047
ACGIH TLV:1 PPM, A2; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 72 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION,CORNEAL INJURY(POSSIBLY PERMANENT).SKIN:LIQUID MAY CAUSE
FROSTBITE AND SEVERE IRRITATION.MAY BE DERMALLY ABSORBED IN HARMFUL
AMOUNTS.INGEST:MAY CAUSE SEVERE GI TRACT I RRITATION.INHAL:MAY
CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND CNS DEPRESSION.CHRONIC:SEE SUPPL
DATA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS E [75-21-8] WHICH
IS LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:(REACTIONS MAY BE
DELAYED)BLISTERING,BURNS,EDEMA,VESCICLE FORMATION,SEVERE
DERMATITIS.SKIN
ABSORPTION:HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,VOMITING.INHAL:HEADACHE,VOMITI
NG,CYANOSIS,DROWSINESS,WEAKNESS,INCOO RDINATION,SALIVATION,LABORED
BREATHING.INGEST:(UNLIKELY ROUTE OF ENTRY)ABDOMINAL
PAIN,NAUSEA,VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
SKIN,LIVER,KIDNEY,ADRENAL,NERVE OR RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT
INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.GET MEDI CAL ATTENTION.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING.GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:<0F,<-18C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:804F
Lower Limits:3
Upper Limits:100
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRES:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL.LARGER
FIRES:POLYMER OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER
FOG.FLUSH AREA WITH WATER AFTER FIRE EXTINGUISHED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:**FLAMMABLE - EXPLOSIVE** FIRE CONDITIONS
MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:**ETHYLENE OXIDE GAS LEAK IS AN EMERGENCY**
USE PROPER RESIRATORY AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.ELIMINATE SOURCES OF
IGNITION.EVACUATE AREA.CALL 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC).
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS.AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
ENCLOSED SPACES USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF LOCAL EXHAUST(LABORATORY FUME HOOD).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET
CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK
AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TO SUPRESS VAPORS USE 100:1(WATER:ETHYLENE OXIDE).CHRONIC HEALTH
HAZARDS:SKIN-SENSITIZATION;EYES-CATARACT
FORMATION;INHAL-CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS,PERIPHERAL NEUROTOXIC
EFFECTS,NUMBING OF THE SENSE OF SMELL;INGEST-ANEMIA,LIVER,ADRENAL
AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.

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

HCC:G8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:51.0F,10.6C
Vapor Pres:1094
Vapor Density:1.5
Spec Gravity:0.871
pH:7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:72 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:GAS/LIQUID;COLORLESS;SWEET ETHER-LIKE ODOR(ODOR
THRESHOLD=700PPM)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SELF-POLYMERIZING
CATALYSTS(EG.K,SNCL(ANH),AL,FE,ALCOHOLS,MERCAPTANS,CU,OXIDES OF
ALUMINUM OR IRON).
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERTURES ABOVE 85F,SOURCES OF
IGNITION.EXPLOSIVELY DECOMPOSES ABOVE 800F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:SELF-POLYMERIZING
CATALYSTS(EG.K,SNCL(ANH),AL,FE,ALCOHOLS,MERCAPTANS,CU,OXIDES OF
ALUMINUM OR IRON).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.RCRA CODE IS U115.

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
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assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
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