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SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
SYNONYMS: PEG 1000
PRODUCT CODES: 19740
MANUFACTURER: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES
DIVISION: 1560 INDUSTRY ROAD/P.O. BOX 550
ADDRESS: HATFIELD, PA 19440
EMERGENCY PHONE: 215-412-8400
CHEMTREC PHONE: 800-424 -4300
FAX PHONE: 215-412-8450
CHEMICAL NAME: N/A
CHEMICAL FAMILY: N/A
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT:
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1000
CAS NO. % WT % VOL SARA 313 REPORTABLE
25322-68-3 100 N/A
ppm mg/m3
OSHA PEL-TWA: N/A N/A
OSHA PEL STEL : N/A N/A
OSHA PEL CEILING: N/A N/A
ACGIH TLV-TWA: N/A N/A
ACGIH TLV STEL: N/A N/A
ACGIH TLV CEILING: N/A N/A
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: N/A
ROUTES OF ENTRY: N/A
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITATNT)
SKIN: SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITATNT, PERMEATOR)
INGESTION: SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF INGESTION
INHALATION: SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF INGESTION
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT, PERMEATOR), OF EYE CONTACT
(IRRITANT), OF INGESTION, OF INHALATION.
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: N/A
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS NOT KNOWN TO
AGGRAVATE MEDICAL CONDITION
CARCINOGENICITY
OSHA: N/A ACGIH: N/A NTP: N/A IARC: N/A
OTHER: N/A
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
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EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES KEEPING EYELIDS OEPN. COLD WATER MAY BE USED.. IF IRRITATION OCCURS,
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
SKIN: WASH WITH NON ABRASIVE SOAP AND WATER. BE PARTICULRLY CAREFUL TO CLEAN FOLDS, CREVICES, CREASES,
AND GROIN. COLD WATER MAY BE USED. COVER THE IRRITATED SKIN WITH AN EMIOLIENT. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSING. IF IRRITATION OCCURS, SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING SUCH AS A COLLAR, TIE, BELT OR WAISTBAND. IF THE
VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING, PERFORM MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUCITATION. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION: ALLOW THE VICTIM TO RESET IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION,
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS OR FIRST AID PROVIDERS: N/A
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, UPPER: N/A
(% BY VOLUME) LOWER: N/A
FLASH POINT: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
METHOD USED: N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
OTHER: N/A
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
PROTECTION: E
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: SMALL FIRE:USE DRY CHEMICAL POWDER.
LARGE FIRE: USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR FOAM. DO NOT USE WATER JET.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: N/A
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: N/A
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: EXPLOSIVE IN THE PRESENCE OF OXIDIZING MATERIALS- CARBON OXIDES (CO,
CO2)
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
SMALL SPILL: USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT THE SPILLED SOLID IN A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FINISH
CLEANING BY SPREADING WATER ON THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE AND DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL
AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS.
LARGE SPILL: USE A SHOVEL TO PUT THE MATERIAL INTO A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FINISH CLEANING BY
SPREADING WATER ON THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE AND ALLOW TO EVACUATE THROUGH THE SANITARY SYSTEM.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
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HANDLING AND STORAGE: KEEP CONTAINER DRY. KEEP IN A COOL PLACE. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT CONTAINING MATERIAL.
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD BE
STORED AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT AND AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. EMPTY CONTAINERS POSE A FIRE
RISK. EVAPORATE THE RESIDUE UNDER A FUME HOOD. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT CONTAINING MATERIAL. DO NOT INGEST. DO
NOT BREATHE DUST. IF INGESTED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THE CONTAINER OR LABEL.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION, OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS
TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS. IF USER OPERATIONS GENERATE DUST, FUME OR
MIST, USE VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS BELOW THE EXPOSURE LIMIT.
VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: DUST RESPIRATOR. BE SURE TO USE AN APPROVED/CERTIFIED RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT.
EYE PROTECTION: SAFETY GLASSES
SKIN PROTECTION: LAB COAT. GLOVES
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: IN CASE OF A LARGE SPILL: SPLASH GOGGLES. FULL SUIT. DUST
RESPIRATOR. BOOTS. GLOVES. A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID INHALATION OF THE
PRODUCT. SUGGESTED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENT; CONSUL A SPECIALIST BEFORE HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: N/A
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: N/A
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: N/A
ODOR: N/A
PHYSICAL STATE: SOLID
pH AS SUPPLIED: 6 [ACIDIC]
pH (Other): N/A
BOILING POINT: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
MELTING POINT: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
FREEZING POINT: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
BASIS (=1): N/A
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (con鈥檛)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: EASILY SOLUBLE IN COLD WATER, HOT WATER.
PERCENT SOLIDS BY WEIGHT: N/A
PERCENT VOLATILE: N/A
BY WT/ BY VOL @
F: N/A
C: N/A
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC): N/A
WITH WATER: N/A LBS/GAL
WITHOUT WATER: N/A LBS/GAL
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 1000 G/MOLE
VISCOSITY: N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: THE PRODUCT IS STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): N/A
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): N/A
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: N/A
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: N/A
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATION): N/A
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
TOXICITY TO ANIMALS: ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY (LD50): 4000 MG/KG [RAT]
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY (LD50): 20000 MG/KG [RABBIT]
OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT, PERMEATOR), OF
INGESTION, OF INHALATION
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS SHORT TERM DEGRADATION PRODUCTS ARE NOT LIKELY.
HOWEVER, LONG TERM DEGRADATION PRODUCTS MAY ARISE.
TOXICITY OF THE PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: THE PRODUCTS OF DEGRADATION ARE MORE TOXIC.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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RCRA HAZARD CLASS: N/A
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS (con鈥檛)
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NOT DOT CONTROLLED MATERIAL (UNITED STATES)
HAZARD CLASS:
ID NUMBER:
PACKING GROUP:
LABEL STATEMENT:
WATER TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: N/A
HAZARD CLASS:
ID NUMBER:
PACKING GROUP:
LABEL STATEMENTS:
AIR TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: N/A
HAZARD CLASS:
ID NUMBER:
PACKING GROUP:
LABEL STATEMENTS:
OTHER AGENCIES: N/A
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT): 8 (b) INVENTORY: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1000
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT): N/A
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT): N/A
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: N/A
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: N/A
STATE REGULATIONS: N/A
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: WHMIS (CANADA) NOT CONTROLLED UNDER WHMIS (CANADA)
DSCL (EUROPE) R-16- EXPLOSIVE WHEN MIXED WITH OXIDIZING SUBSTANCES
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION: N/A
PREPARATION INFORMATION: N/A
DISCLAIMER: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 2.9 C.F.R
1910. 1200, WE ARE PROVIDING YOU WITH A MSDS FOR THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL YOU ARE
PURCHASING.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO EDUCATE YOUR EMPLOYEES ON THE SAFE USE OF THE HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL.
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ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES MAKES NO PRESENTATION AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE
INFORMATION IN THE MSDS. THE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT; HOWEVER, YOU
(THE CUSTOMER), SHOULD PERFORM YOUR OWN INVESTIGATION AND INDEPENDENT
VERIFICATION. IF YOU RESELL THE PRODUCT, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO FORWARD THE
INFORMATION IN THE MSDS TO YOUR CUSTOMER.
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