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

MSDS NAME:TETRAGLYME
NIIN:00-754-2504
MSDS Number: BGXFL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FERRO CORPORATION,GRANT CHEMICAL DIVISION
Box:263
City:BATON ROUGE
State:LA
ZIP:70821-0263
Country:US
Info Phone Num:504-654-6801
Emergency Phone Num:504-654-6801
Preparer's Name:DIRECTOR OF LAB SERVICES
CAGE:0LG38
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FERRO CORP GRANT CHEMICAL DIV
Box:263
City:BATON ROUGE
State:LA
ZIP:70821-0263
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:7L118
Company:FERRO CORPORATION
Address:27 CASTILIAN DR
City:SANTA BARBARA
State:CA
ZIP:93117-3092
Country:US
Phone:805-968-5000
CAGE:0LG38

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

Name:TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER
CAS:143-24-8
RTECS #:SB0400000
Fraction by Wt: >98%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT=5100 MG/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-EYES/SKIN:SLIGHT IRRITATION.
    CHRONIC:COMPOUNDS OF THE GROUP "GLYCOL DIETHERS" WITH SIMILAR
    CHEMICAL STRUCTURE HAVE SHOWN TO CAUSE REVERSIBLE TESTES AND SP
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN:SLIGHT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.

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

Eyes: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.SEE DOCTOR.
    SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.GIVE
    OXYGEN/CPR IF  WATER OR MILK IF CONSCIOUS.INDUCE VOMIT.SEE
    DOCTOR.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:286F,141C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:510F
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE,WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    AND TO DISPERSE UNIGNITED VAPORS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN FORM PEROXIDES AFTER PROLONGED AND
    REPEATED CONTACT WITH AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.WEAR
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT.EVACUATE PERSONNEL.ELIMINATE
    IGNITION SOURCES.VENTILATE AREA.USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS.STOP
    LEAK.ABS0RB IN INERT ABSORBENT &  PLACE INTO APPROPIATE DISPOSAL
    CONTAINER & SEAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    PLACE,AWAY FROM HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES AND INCOMPATIBLE
    MATERIALS.KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:STORAGE UNDER INERT ATMOSPHERE SUCH AS NITROGEN IS
    RECOMMENDED.BOND AND GROUND CONTAINERS.NO SMOKING IN AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA RESPIRATOR WITH CARTRIDGE APPROPIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN OR SCBA IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL) AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES AND GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
    PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:527F,275C
Vapor Pres:<0.01
Vapor Density:7.7
Spec Gravity:1.0132
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<0.01
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.VERY MILD ETHER ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON
    DIOXIDE,INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS PENDING DISPOSAL.CONTACT
    YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER FOR DISPOSAL.INCINERATE.DISPOSE OF
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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