AQUASTAR WATER STANDARD IN 2-METHOXYETHANOL, AX1697D
CAS
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7732-18-5 109-86-4
NAME
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water ethanol, 2-methoxy-; (2-methoxyethanol) (sara 313) supdat:rels. refer to regulatory info for reportable qty & ing 3:for various types of spills. addnl info on spill-x ing 4:(609) 354-9200. following em science spill-x absorb resp prot:under specified cndtns (see your safety equip ing 6:implemented to reduce exposure. other prot equip:eye wash & safety equipment should be
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:HARMFUL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED/ABSORBED
THRU SKIN. INHAL OF VAP MAY IRRIT UPPER RESP TRACT & CAUSE DIZZ,
WEAK, NAUS, HDCH, UNCON, ASPHY. MATL CAN BE RAPIDLY ABSORBED THRU
SKIN & NOT CAUSE IRRIT, THEREF ORE IRRIT IS NOT, OF ITSELF,
RELIABLE INDICATOR OF OVEREXP. MAY DMG CNS, BLOOD, LUNGS, KIDNEYS,
LIVER &(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:REPRO SYS. IN LAB ANIMALS, PRLNG &
RPTD EXPOS HAS CAUSED DMG TO MALE REPRO ORGANS. OSHA HAS DETERMINED
THAT EXISTING PEL'S APPEAR TO BE INADEQ TO PROT WORKERS FROM
SIGNIFICANT RISK OF MATL IM PAIRMENT TO THEIR HLTH. TESTS ON LAB
ANIMALS INDICATE MATL MAY PRDCE ADVERSE MUTAGENIC & REPRO EFTS.
NOTE: (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREGNANCY, RESPIRATORY,
REPRODUCTIVE, LIVER, KIDNEY & CNS CONDITIONS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:GET MED ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXP. SKIN:WASH THORO
W/SOAP & WATER. EYES:IMMED FLUSH THORO W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; GIVE ARTF RESP IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED.
INGEST:I F CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER & INDUCE VOMITIMMED AS DIRECTED
BY MED PERS. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON PERSON. REMOVE
CONTAM CLTHG & WASH BEFORE REUSE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:103F,39C
Lower Limits:1.8%
Upper Limits:14%
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, "ALCOHOL" FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNITION
SOURCE & FLASH BACK.
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
PROT EQUIP LISTED UNDER EXPOS/PERSONAL PROT. ELIM ANY IGNIT SOURCES
UNTIL AREA IS DETERMINED TO BE FREE FROM EXPLO/FIRE HAZS. CONTAIN
RELS & ELIM ITS SOU RCE, IF THIS CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. TAKE
(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR CLSD. STORE AWAY FROM IGNIT
SOURCES, OXIDIZERS & HEAT. DO NOT BREATHE VAP. DO NOT GET IN EYES,
ON SKIN/ON CLTHG.
Other Precautions:ELECTRICALLY GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT. RETAINED RESIDUE MAY MAKE EMPTY CONTAINERS HAZARDOUS; USE
CAUTION! DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID & VAPOR.
Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOS LIM(S) OF PROD/ANY COMPONENT
IS EXCEEDED (SEE TLV/PEL), A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR SUPPLIED RESP IS
ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRON CONTROL. OSHA REGS ALSO PERMIT
OTHER NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESPS (NEG PRESS TYPE) (ING 6)
Ventilation:MATERIAL MUST BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED FUME
HOOD OR W/EQUIVALENT VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL OR EQUIVALENT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEETS ANSI DESIGN
CRITERIA . IMPERVIOUS PROT CLTHG SHOULD BE WORN TO PVNT SKIN CONT.
(ING 8)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:2-METHOXYETHANOL APPEARS ON NAVY LIST OF OCCUP CHEM
REPRO HAZS. SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROP HLTH PROFESSIONALS
CONCERNING LATEST HAZ LIST INFO & SAFE HNDLG & EXPOS INFO . SPILL
PROC:UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPAS DESCRIBED UNDER DISP.
COMPLY W/FED, STATE & LOC REGS ON REPORTING (ING 3)
Waste Disposal Methods:EPA WASTE NUMBERS:D001. INCINERATION - CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL SITE FOR PERMISSIBLE TREATMENT
SITE. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TDS) TO ASSURE
COMPLIANCE W/ALL CURRE NT LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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