LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE SUPP DATA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ETHYLENE OXIDE IS A CARCINOGENIC AND
REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD AND MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE HEADSPACE AREAS OF
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT VESSELS. REPEATED EXPOSURE TO ETHYLENE OXIDE
MAY BE HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE EYE IRRITATION POSSIBLE. PROLONGED
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. NAUSEA AND VOMITING POSSIBLE IF
INGESTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE DETERMINED.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR. WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND
WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST: DRINK WATER; INDUCE
VOMITING; CALL MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL OR CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.
Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON A SUITABLE MATERIAL AND PLACE IN
LABELLED WASTE CNTNR FOR DISP IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS. WEAR ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROD MAY CONGEAL/STRATIFY IF COLD.
WARM TO 122F & MIX WELL BEFORE USING. ETHYLENE OXIDE MAY ACCUM IN
HEADSPACE AREAS OF STORAGE & TRANSPORT VESSELS.
Other Precautions:ETHYLENE OXIDE IS A CARCINOGENIC & REPRODUCTIVE
HAZARD. DO NOT BREATHE ETHYLENE OXIDE VAPORS. AVOID CONTACT WITH
EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED TO CAPTURE MIST OR VAPORS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGGLES. MAY ADD (SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:STANDARD WORK CLOTHING. CHEMICALLY RESISTANT
SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LD50-LC50 MIX: LD50:(ORL,RAT) 2.59 ML/KG. (DERM,RBT) 2.83 ML/KG. EYE
PROT: FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD TO GOGGLES .
Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR BURY IN WASTE LANDFILL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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