LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RPTD CNTCT W/DRI MAY BE IRRIT TO SKIN.
HARMFUL/FATAL IF SWALLOWED. DIRECT EYE CNTCT CAUSES IRRIT. ETHYLENE
GLYCOL HAS BEEN SHOWN TO PRODUCE DOSE-RELATED TERATOGENIC EFTS IN
RATS & MICE WHEN GIVEN BY G AVAGE/IN DRINKING H2O @ HIGH
CONC/DOSES. THE ABOVE OBSERVATIONS SUGGEST THAT ETHYLENE GLYCOL IS
TO BE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:REGARDED AS AN ANIMAL TERATOGEN; THERE
IS CURRENTLY NO AVAIL INFO TO SUGGEST THAT ETHYLENE GLYCOL HAS
CAUSED BIRTH DEFECTS IN HUMANS. CHRONIC:OVEREXPOS TO ETHYLENE
GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER MAY RSLT IN BLOOD ABNORMALITIES. OTHER
CHRONIC EFTS MAY INCL ANEMIA, LIVER ABNOMALITIES, KEDNEY & LUNG DMG
& CNS (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR POISON
CONTROL CENTER IMMED. CONTAINS PETROLEUM DISTILLATES. INHAL: REMOVE
PERSON TO FRESH AIR. IF IRRIT PERSIST, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. EYE:
FLUSH EY ES IMMED WITH PLENTY OF COOL WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH THORO WITH SOAP & WATER. IF IRRIT
PERSISTS, CONTACT MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:105F,41C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE SPILL AREA. ABSORB SPILL ON STATE
OIL ABSORBENT. FLUSH RESIDUES WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:COMBUST LIQ. DO NOT USE NEAR
HEAT/SPARKS/ OPEN FLAME. DO NOT WELD/CUT EMPTY DRUMS. KEEP CNTNRS
CLSD WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT REUSE EMPTY CNTNRS.
Other Precautions:SOLV BASED PROD: MAY HARM SOME PLASTICS AND PAINTS.
NOT FOR USE ON ELECTRONIC COMPUTERS OR ELECTRONIC MEMORY SYSTEMS.
BE CAREFUL AROUND PAINTED SURFACES, ALWAYS TEST IN AN
INCONSIPICUOUS AREA BEFORE U SING. WIPE OFF OVERSPRAY IMMEDIATELY.
Respiratory Protection:AVOID BREATHING CONCENTRATE VAPORS OR SPRAY
MIST. NO SPECIAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE.
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN
(F N).
Ventilation:USE NORMAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHILE USING THIS
PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP: DEPRESSION. REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY, IN A VERY SMALL
PROPORTION OF CASES, CAUSE SENSITIZATION.
HCC:F4
Spec Gravity:0.802
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, WITH A SOLVENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:95(WT)
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG CAUSTICS, STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPOSURE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES MAY
PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE.
Waste Disposal Methods:FLASHPOINT BELOW 140F MEETS EPA DEFINITION OF
IGNITABLE WASTE. FOLLOW ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL.
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
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.