MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION I IDENTITY/HAZARDS SECTION 9 APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Appearance and odor: liquid
Physical properties
NAME: TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOOCTYL Specific gravity: 0.969
ETHER, ANAGRADE7 SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
(C8E4, Octyl tetraethylene glycol ether, Incompatibilities: Oxidizing agents
Octyltetraglycol) Hazardous polymerization: will not occur
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: may be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. Causes irritation: The
CATALOG # T350 toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. RTECS data and synonyms
supplied are for a closely related compound.
RTECS #: XC2100000: Tetraethylene glycol
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Irritation data: SKN-RBT 550 mg open mld UCDS**3/3/1969
CAS # 19327-39-0
Eye-RBT 500 mg mld AJOPAA 29,1363,1946
MF: C16H3405
Tocicity data;
RTECS data and synonyms supplied are for a closely related compound.
ORL-RAT LD50:28900 UL/KG UCDS**3/3/1969
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
SKN-RBT LD50;>20 GM/KG UCDS**3,3,1969
Label precautionary statements
Only selected registry of toxic effects of chemical substances (RTECS) data is presented here.
Irritant
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing.
Data not yet available.
SECTION 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Cal a Physician. In case
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator
of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all Federal, State and local environmental
contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a Physician. In case of contact with eyes, flush with
regulations.
copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the
SECTION 14 COMMENTS
eyelids with fingers. Call a Physician.
This bulletin is for your guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Anatrace makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be
Extinguishing media. Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam.
liable for any damages thereto. The data are offered solely for your consideration, investigation,
Special firefighting procedures. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
and verification. These suggestions should not be confused with either state, municipal, or
to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Unusual fire and explosions hazards. Emits toxic fumes
insurance requirements, or with national safety codes and constitute no warranty. Any use of
under fire conditions.
these data and information must be determined by the user to be in accordance with applicable
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Federal State and local regulations.
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Absorb on
sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill
site after material pickup is complete.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Refer to Section 8.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear appropriate NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles,
other protective clothing. Mechanical exhaust required.
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