LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)=4 G/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHAL,
INGEST/SKIN ABSORPTION. VAP/MIST IS IRRIT TO EYES, MUC MEMBS &
UPPER RESP TRACT. CAUSES SKIN IRRIT. PRLNG EXPOS CAN CAUSE NAUS,
HDCH & VOMIT. CHRONIC:MAY CAUSE REPRO DIS ORDERS. DMG TO KIDNEYS.
SHELL CHEM CO, PRDCR OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL, REPORTS THAT ETHYLENE
GLYCOL CAUSES (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:BIRTH DEFECTS IN LAB ANIMALS. IN 1
STUDY, WHEN ETHYLENE GLYCOL WAS ADMIN IN DIET @ DAILY DOSES UP TO
1.0 G/KG TO PREGNANT RATS, NO MATERNAL TOX, NO EMBRYOTOX NOR
TERATOGENICITY WERE OBSERVED. IN MORE RECENT STUDY, WHEN ETHYLENE
GLYCOL WAS ADMIN BY GAVAGE @ DAILY DOSES OF 1.25 G/KG & ABOVE TO
PREGNANT (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. WASH CONTAM CLOTHING
BEFORE REUS E. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF
RESP. IF BRTHG DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. INGEST:CALL MD
IMMEDIATELY .
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:230F,110C
Lower Limits:3.2%
Upper Limits:15.3%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCT.
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP, CHEM WORK GOGGS,
RUBBER BOOTS & HVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE &
PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH
SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT
W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. HARMFUL LIQUID. IRRITANT. REPRODUCTIVE
HAZARD. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. HYGROSCOPIC.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER &
EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:RATS/@ 750 MG/KG & ABOVE TO PREGNANT MICE, THERE WAS AN
INCR IN NUMBER OF MALFORMED FETUSES @ ALL DOSE LEVELS. EXCEPT @
LOWEST DOSE LEVEL IN MICE, THERE WAS ALSO EVID OF MATERNAL TOX @
ALL DOSE LEVELS. DOSE LEVELS USED IN THESE STUDIES WERE MUCH HIGHER
THAN POTNTL EXPOS IN NORM USE OF ETHYLENE (ING 2)
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION WILL PRODUCE CO*2 &
PROBABLY CO.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
BURN IN CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.
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