POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet (REVIEW)
Issue Date: 16-Aug-2006 CHEMWATCH 21971
NC317TCP Version No:2.0
CD 2007/3 Page 1 of 8
Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
SYNONYMS
HO((C2H4)n)H, HO(CH2-CH2-O)n-H, "poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy",
"poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy"
PRODUCT USE
Water soluble lubricants for rubber moulds, textile fibres and metal forming operations.
In food and food packaging. In hair preparations, cosmetics, ointments; water paints;
paper coatings; polishes; ceramics. Permissible additive to foods and animal feeds.
Plasticizers, softeners.
SUPPLIER
Company: Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
Address:
70 Quantum Close
Dandenong South
Victoria 3175
Telephone: 03 8795 8000
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 03 8795 8099
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet (REVIEW)
Issue Date: 16-Aug-2006 CHEMWATCH 21971
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CD 2007/3 Page 2 of 8
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK SAFETY
None under normal operating conditions. None under normal operating conditions.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
polyethylene glycol 25322-68-3 100
Liquid or solid polymers of the general formula
HO(CH2- CH2- O)n- H, where n>=4. The numeral in
its name identifies the molecular weight of the
polyethylene glycol. Polymers with a molecular
weight of greater than 1000 are solids.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
路 If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
路 If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if
possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
路 Observe the patient carefully.
路 Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness;
i.e. becoming unconscious.
路 Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can
comfortably drink.
路 Seek medical advice.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
路 Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
路 Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
路 If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
路 If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
路 Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
路 Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where
possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
路 Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
路 Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
路 Water spray or fog.
路 Foam.
路 Dry chemical powder.
路 BCF (where regulations permit).
路 Carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
路 Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
路 DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
路 Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
路 If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
路 Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
路 Combustible.
路 Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
路 Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
路 On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
路 May emit acrid smoke.
路 Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive.
Other combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2).
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with strong oxidising agents as ignition may result.
HAZCHEM: None
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
For liquids:
Clean up all spills immediately.
Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.
Wipe up and absorb small quantities with vermiculite or other absorbent material.
Place in clean drum then flush area with water.
For solids:
路 Clean up all spills immediately.
路 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
路 Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.
路 Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
路 Sweep up or
路 Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during storage and
use).
路 Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labelled container.
MAJOR SPILLS
Avoid all personal contact. Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
courses.
Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation.
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
For liquids:
Stop leak if safe to do so.
Absorb or cover spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
For solids:
Recover uncontaminated product in clean, dry, labelled containers.
Collect and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
Wash spill area with large quantities of water.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed
for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
polyethylene glycol 500 mg/m鲁
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action is:
polyethylene glycol 50 mg/m鲁
other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
polyethylene glycol 30 mg/m鲁
The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
polyethylene glycol 10 mg/m鲁
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
Avoid generating and breathing vapour.
Avoid generating and breathing dust.
Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure
safe working conditions are maintained.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Avoid physical damage to containers.
When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
Wash hands with soap and water after handling.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
路 Lined metal can, lined metal pail/ can.
路 Plastic pail.
路 Polyliner drum.
路 Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
路 Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid storage with oxidisers.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
DO NOT USE brass or copper containers / stirrers.
May be corrosive to steel and may soften, dissolve some plastics.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
路 Store in original containers.
路 Keep containers securely sealed.
路 No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
路 Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
路 Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
路 Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
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SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
+ + + + + +
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+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material TWA mg/m鲁
_________ _________ _____
Australia Exposure Standards polyethylene glycol (Inspirable 10
dust (Not specified))
MATERIAL DATA
For powdered forms:
The polyethylene glycols are extremely low in oral toxicity, are not
significantly irritating to the eyes or skin, and are not absorbed
through the skin in toxic amounts. vapour pressures are extremely low and
inhalation exposure is limited to mists. Based on experimental data and
human experience, these substances do not present significant hazards to
health in the workplace.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
路 Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
路 Chemical goggles.
路 Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet (REVIEW)
Issue Date: 16-Aug-2006 CHEMWATCH 21971
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear.
OTHER
路 Eyewash unit.
路 Impervious apron.
Ensure there is ready access to a safety shower.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Family of products which vary in their physical properties as a result of variations in
production. Data presented here is for typical family member. Clear viscous liquid to
white solid with slight odour. Viscosity increases with molecular weight, >1000 is a waxy
solid. Soluble in water, organic solvents. Very soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly
soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons. Will soften some plastics. Substantially non volatile.
Heat stable. Inert to many chemical agents. Hygroscopic. Will not hydrolyse or
deteriorate.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Mixes with water.
Molecular Weight: (61)n+1where n>4 Boiling Range (掳C): Decomposes
Melting Range (掳C): 4- 10 (liquids), Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.11- 1.2
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not available Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not available
Volatile Component (%vol): Low Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not available Flash Point (掳C): >176
Lower Explosive Limit (%): 1.1 for PEG 600 Upper Explosive Limit (%): 6.9 for PEG 600
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not applicable Decomposition Temp (掳C): 271 for PEG 600
State: Liquid
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
路 Presence of incompatible materials.
路 Product is considered stable.
路 Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
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Issue Date: 16-Aug-2006 CHEMWATCH 21971
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The material is. non-toxic if swallowed.
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
EYE
The material is moderately discomforting to the eyes.
The material may be irritating to the eye, with prolonged contact causing inflammation.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
SKIN
The material may be mildly discomforting to the skin.
Not considered an irritant through normal use.
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may
produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and
thickening of the skin.
INHALED
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.
Not normally a risk due to low vapour pressure at ambient temperatures.
Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.
The vapour from heated material is. discomforting to the upper respiratory tract.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Primary route of exposure is usually by skin contact with the material.
As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapour,
mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by
observing good occupational work practice.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 33750 mg/kg Skin (rabbit): 500mg/24h - mild.
Eye (rabbit): 500mg/24h - mild.
for molecular weights (200-8000) *
Oral (rat) LD50: 31000->50000 mg/kg
Oral (mice) LD50: 38000->50000 mg/kg
Oral (g.pig) LD50: 17000->50000 mg/kg
Oral (rabbit) LD50: 14000->50000 mg/kg * AIHA WEEL Guides
Intraperitoneal (mice) LD50: 3100-12900 mg/kg
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
BOD 5 if unstated: 0-0.02,1%
COD: 1.62-1.74,98%
Toxicity Fish: TLm(96)>10000mg/L
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet (REVIEW)
Issue Date: 16-Aug-2006 CHEMWATCH 21971
NC317TCP Version No:2.0
CD 2007/3 Page 8 of 8
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Consult manufacturer for recycling options and recycle where possible .
路 Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
路 Incinerate residue at an approved site.
路 Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM: None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA,
IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: None
REGULATIONS
polyethylene glycol (CAS: 25322-68-3) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Other Liquid Substances
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
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Print Date: 2-Jan-2008
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