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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL
SYNONYMS
C6-H14-O4, HO(CH2CH2O)3CH, TEG, Triglycol, Trigol, "1,
2-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethane 3, 6 dioxaoctane-1, 8-diol", "2, 2'(1,
2-ethanediylbis(oxy))bisethanol 2, 2'-ethylenedioxydiethanol", "2,
2'-ethylenedioxyethanol 2, 2'-ethylenedioxybis(ethanol)", "ethanol, 2, 2'-[1,
2-ethanediylbis(oxy)]bis-", trigen, "ethylene glycol dihydroxydiethyl ether"
PRODUCT USE
Used as solvent and plasticizer in vinyl, polyester and polyurethane resins;
dehydration of natural gas, humectant in printing inks; extraction solvent.
SUPPLIER
Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
70 Quantum Close
Quantum Industrial Park
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Australia
Telephone: 1300 782 688
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 1300 782 699
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 NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK
None under normal operating conditions.
SAFETY
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
triethylene glycol 112-27-6 > 95
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
鈥? For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor at once.
鈥? Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed.
鈥? If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
鈥? If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down
position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
鈥? Observe the patient carefully.
鈥? Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced
awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.
鈥? Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as
casualty can comfortably drink.
鈥? Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
鈥? Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
鈥? 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.
鈥? If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
鈥? Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
鈥? Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear
鈥? Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
鈥? Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
鈥? If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
鈥? Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
鈥? Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed,
where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
鈥? 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.
鈥? Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Water spray or fog.
Foam.
Dry chemical powder.
Carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.
鈥? Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
courses.
If safe to do so, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard is
removed.
Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
鈥? Combustible.
鈥? Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
鈥? Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of
containers.
鈥? On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
鈥? May emit acrid smoke.
鈥? Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive.
Decomposes on heating and produces toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO) and
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
Slippery when spilt. Clean up all spills immediately.
Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
Wipe up and absorb small quantities with vermiculite or other absorbent
material.
Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labelled container.
MAJOR SPILLS
Slippery when spilt. Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
courses.
Stop leak if safe to do so. Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
Collect residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
Wash area down with large quantity of water and prevent runoff into drains., If
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
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:
triethylene glycol 500 mg/m鲁
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could
impair an individual's ability to take protective action is:
triethylene glycol 500 mg/m鲁
other than mild, transient adverse effects
without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
triethylene glycol 500 mg/m鲁
The threshold concentration below which most people.
will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
triethylene glycol 300 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
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
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
Use good occupational work practice. Observe manufacturer's storing and handling
recommendations.
Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
Avoid smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
Avoid physical damage to containers.
Always wash hands with soap and water after handling. Work clothes should be
laundered separately.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
SUITABLE CONTAINER
鈥? Metal can or drum
鈥? Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
鈥? Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid storage with strong oxidising agents and strong alkalis.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Store in original containers.
Keep containers securely sealed, i.e. Keep dry.
No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.
Store away from incompatible materials.
Protect containers against physical damage.
Check regularly for spills and leaks.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
The following materials had no OELs on our record under the following CAS or Chemwatch (CW) numbers
triethylene glycol: No data available for CAS:112-27-6
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH GUIDELINES
Established occupational exposure limits frequently do not take into
consideration reproductive end points that are clearly below the thresholds for
other toxic effects. Occupational reproductive guidelines (ORGs) have been
suggested as an additional standard. These have been established after a
literature search for the reproductive no-observed-adverse effect-level (NOAEL)
and the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level (LOAEL). In addition the US EPA's
procedures for risk assessment for hazard identification and dose-response
assessment as applied by NIOSH were used in the creation of such limits.
TLV
Ingredient ORG UF Endpoint CR Adeq
triethylene glycol Established occupational exposure limits frequently do not take into
triethylene glycol consideration reproductive end points that are clearly below the thresholds for
triethylene glycol other toxic effects. Occupational reproductive guidelines (ORGs) have been
triethylene glycol suggested as an additional standard. These have been established after a
triethylene glycol literature search for reproductive no-observed-adverse effect-level (NOAEL) and
triethylene glycol the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level (LOAEL). In addition the US EPA's
triethylene glycol procedures for risk assessment for hazard identification and dose-response
triethylene glycol assessment as applied by NIOSH were used in the creation of such limits.
triethylene glycol Uncertainty factors (UFs) have also been incorporated.
triethylene glycol 338 mg/m鲁 100 D NA -
These exposure guidelines have been derived from a screening level of risk
assessment and should not be construed as unequivocally safe limits. ORGS
represent an 8-hour time-weighted average unless specified otherwise.
CR = Cancer Risk/10000; UF = Uncertainty factor:
TLV believed to be adequate to protect reproductive health:
LOD: Limit of detection
Toxic endpoints have also been identified as:
D = Developmental; R = Reproductive; TC = Transplacental carcinogen
Jankovic J., Drake F.: A Screening Method for Occupational Reproductive
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 57: 641-649 (1996).
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
鈥? Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
鈥? Chemical goggles.
鈥? 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 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
鈥? Barrier cream and Rubber Gloves or PVC gloves.
Protective footwear.
OTHER
Overalls.
鈥? Ensure that there is ready access to eye wash unit.
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
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions.
If inhalation risk of overexposure exists, wear SAA approved organic-vapour
respirator.
Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Material is hygroscopic, absorbs moisture from surrounding air.
Clear, colourless to pale yellow, liquid. Very mild, sweet odour.
Mixes with water, alcohol. Practically insoluble in petroleum ether,
toluene and benzene.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Mixes with water.
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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Molecular Weight: 150.20 Boiling Range (掳C): 286-7
Melting Range (掳C): -4 to -5 Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.13
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied): Not available
pH (1% solution): Not available. Vapour Pressure (kPa): < 0.0013 @ 20 C
Volatile Component (%vol): Not available. Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): 5.17 Flash Point (掳C): 154 - 177
Lower Explosive Limit (%): 0.9 Upper Explosive Limit (%): 9.2
Autoignition Temp (掳C): 371 Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not available.
State: Liquid Viscosity: Not available
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
鈥? Presence of incompatible materials.
鈥? Product is considered stable.
鈥? Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
The liquid may be discomforting to the gastro-intestinal tract if swallowed.
Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and diarrhoea.
EYE
The liquid is mildly 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 liquid is discomforting to the skin and is capable of causing skin
reactions, reddening and swelling, which may lead to dermatitis if contact is
prolonged.
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
Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.
The vapour from heated material is discomforting if inhaled and may be mildly
intoxicating.
Inhalation of vapour may result in nausea, headache.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Principal routes of exposure are usually by skin contact with the material and
inhalation of vapour from heated 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. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying
with cracking, irritation and possible dermatitis following.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (human) LDLo: 5000 mg/kg
Skin (rabbit) 500 mg/24h Mild Mild
Eyes (rabbit) (-) Mi Mild
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
"Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l):" 5000 (24hr
"Algae IC50 (72hr.) (mg/l):" 3600-10000
"log Pow (Verschueren 1983):" -1.5757575
BOD5: 1.40%
BOD20: 17%
COD: 1.57
log Kow : -2.08-1.32
Koc: 2
Half-life (hr) air: 11.5
Henry's atm m鲁 /mol: 3.16E-11
BOD 5 if unstated: 0.03,1.4%
COD: 1.57
Log BCF: -1.73
Toxicity Fish: LD100(24) 80mg/L
LC50: >10,000 mg/L/96Hr ( bluegill sunfish) )
LC50: >5000 mg/L/96Hr (goldfish) ) [Orica]
Toxicity invertebrate: LDO bac.1g/L
Bioacculmulation: none
Nitrif. inhib.: 35% inhib at 100mg/L
Effects on algae and plankton: LD0 algae 1mg/L
Degradation Biological: some
processes Abiotic: RxnOH*, photolysis not significant,
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
鈥? Consult manufacturer for recycling options and recycle where possible .
鈥? Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
鈥? Incinerate residue at an approved site.
鈥? 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
triethylene glycol (CAS: 112-27-6) is found on the following regulatory lists;
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume
List
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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