===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETH
NIIN:00-185-5111
MSDS Number: BDGYV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-790-3333
Emergency Phone Num:606-324-1133
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME) (SARA III)
CAS:109-86-4
RTECS #:KL5775000
Fraction by Wt: >60%
OSHA PEL:S, 25 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 5 PPM; 9192
Name:UNIDENTIFIED COMPONENTS
Fraction by Wt: <40%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of
Overexposure:EYES:IRRITNT;SKIN:IRRITNT,DEFAT;INHALE:IRRITNT,DROWSIN
ESS,ASPHYXIATION;INGEST:IRRITNT,VOMIT,DIARRHEA
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE CPR/O*2 IF NEED;SKIN:FLUSH W
LG AMTS WATER,USING SOAP;EYES:FLUSH W LG AMTS WATER(LIFT
EYELIDS);INGEST:GIVE H*2O & INDUCE VOMIT IMMEDIATELY.FOR
INGEST,INHALE,EYES:CALL P HYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:110F,43.3C CC
Lower Limits:2.5
Extinguishing Media:ALC,FOAM,H*2O FOG,CO*2, OR DRY CHEM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP(POS PR MODE).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR HEAVIER THAN AIR & CONCENTRATIONS
MAY REMAIN IGNITABLE AT LOCATIONS REMOTE FROM THE SOURCE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL:ABSORB ON PAPER,VERMICULITE,OR OTHER
ABSORBENT MATERIAL & TRANSFER TO HOOD;LG SPILL:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED
PERSONS,ELIM IGNITION SOURCES,STOP LEAK,DIKE & PUMP LIQ TO SALVAGE
TANK,USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR RESIDUE,SHOVEL INTO CONTAINERS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,ZERO
FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL
CONTACT.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:OTHER SOURCES INDICATE UEL IS 14.0%.IGNITION COURCES
FORBIDDEN NEAR MATERIAL(EVEN EMPTY DRUMS,AS RESIDUE CAN IGNITE
EXPLOSIVELY).TOXIC AMOUNTS CAN BE ABSORBED THRU SKIN.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF TLV EXCEEDED:WEAR NIOSH/MESA APPR AIR
SUPPLIED RESPIR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GEN./LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS,AS REQD TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CHEMICAL NAME:ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER.NOTE:PURITY
>60%;REMAINING 40% OF PRODUCT UNIDENTIFIED.PRODUCT ALSO CALLED
METHYL CELLOSOLVE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:256F,124.4C
Vapor Pres:6.0
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.966
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1 (BUTYL ACETATE)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID;MILD ODOR(PER LITERATURE)
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS(PER LITERATURE).
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC MATERIALS INCL: CO,CO*2,ETC.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:SM SPILL:EVAPORATE VOLATILES IN HOOD;LG
SPILL:PERMITTED INCINERATION;SOLIDS TO APPROVED LANDFILL.HANDLING
AND DISPOSAL IN FULL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.
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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
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particular situation.
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