LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) 3.7 G/KG HEXYLENE GLYCOL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SLIGHT IRRITATION. SKIN: MILD
IRRITATION, DISEASE. ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPROPYL ETHER MAY BE
ABSORBED IN HARMFUL AMOUNTS. INHALATION: IRRITATING TO NOSE &
THROAT, CNS DEPRESSION. INGESTION: DIGEST IVE TRACT IRRITATION, CNS
DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: DRYING, REDNESS. INHALATION/INGESTION:
HEADACHES, NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISEASE & LUNG DISORDERS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMEDIATLEY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
CONTACT LENSES. SKIN: REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH W/SOAP
& WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICAL
RESPIRATION OR OXYGE N IF NEEDED. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITINGBY
GIVING SYRUP OF IPECAC OR BY PRESSING FINGER IN BACK OF THROAT.
DON'T GIVE FLUIDS/INDUCE VOMITING IF UNCONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDIAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Spill Release Procedures:LARGE: CONTAIN/PUMP TO SUITABLE CONTAINER.
WASH AREA W/SUITABLE DETERGENT/WATER. RINSE AREA W/WATER. SMALL:
USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO COLLECT/PUT IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL. WASH AREA W/SUI TABLE DETERGENT/WATER. RINSE AREA
W/WATER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO
CONTAINERS. STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT & OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE
ONLY. DON'T FLAME CUT, WELD OR SAW EMPTY CONTAINER.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH RECOMMENDED, IF ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Vapor Pres:17.5
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.00
pH: 7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(N-BU AC = 1): SLOWER
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR PINK LIQUID W/MILD ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:85 WT
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS & ALKALINE MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVELY HOT OR COLD TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON UPON COMBUSTION
Waste Disposal Methods:USE APPROPRIATE CONTAINER & DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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