=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:CARBOWAX POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 600
NIIN:00-559-4665
MSDS Number: BFFLJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIVISION
Address:437 MACCORKLE AVE
Box:8004
City:SOUTH CHARLESTON
State:WV
ZIP:25303-1240
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-822-4357/203-794-5226
Emergency Phone Num:800-822-4357
CAGE:87578
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIVISION
Address:437 MACCORKLE AVE
Box:8004
City:SOUTH CHARLESTON
State:WV
ZIP:25303-1240
Country:US
Phone:800-822-4357
CAGE:87578

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
CAS:25322-68-3
RTECS #:TQ3500000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Name:ETHYLENE OXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:75-21-8
RTECS #:KX2450000
Fraction by Wt: TRACE
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1 PPM; SEE 1910.1047
ACGIH TLV:1 PPM, A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS:VERY LOW ACUTE TOXICITY
    AND NON-IRRITATING. CHRONIC EFFECTS:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
    IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NO EVIDENCE OF ADVERSE EFFECTS UNDER NORMAL
    USE. OVEREXPOSURE TO VAPORS AT HIGH TEMPERATURES MAY RESULT IN EYE
    AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION AND IN THE INHALATION OF HARMFUL
    AMOUNTS OF MATERIAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION:DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMIT.SEE DOCTOR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>350F,>177C
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.9
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORRB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN
    APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:HOT ORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPORS OR MISTS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE
    TO SUDDEN SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION WHEN MIXED WITH AIR.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
    HALF-MASK RESPIRATOR EQUIPPED WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE AND
    DUST/MIST PRE-FILTER RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PVC COATED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>392F,>200C
Vapor Pres:<0.01
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.130
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID WITH SLIGHT HAZE. MILD ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NORMALLY UNREACTIVE;HOWEVER,AVOID STRONG BASES,STRONG ACIDS,STRONG
    OXIDIZING AGENTS,MATLS REACTIVE WITH HYDROXYL COMPDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS INCINERATION.

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