ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO, IC & S DIVISION -- ETHYLENE GLYCOL  -- 6810-01-044-5726
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL
MSDS Date:05/31/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-044-5726
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO, IC & S DIVISION
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3333
Emergency Phone Num:614-889-3333, 800-274-5263
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188

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

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA III)
CAS:107-21-1
RTECS #:KW2975000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:C 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 50 PPM,VAPOR; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 4700 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION:IRRITATION OF NASAL
    AND REPIRATORY SYSTEM. EYES/SKIN:IRRITATION. 
    INGESTION:GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC:CNS EFFECTS, LIVER
    AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN:IRRITATION. INHALATION:NASAL AND
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, COUGHING. INGESTION:NAUSEA, VOMITING &
    DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE
    AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES.SEE DOCTOR. SWALLOWED: GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER. IF
    CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING.  GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN IF NEEDED, IF BREATHING
    STOPS, RESUSCITATE.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=111.C, 231.8F
Lower Limits:3.2 %
Upper Limits:15.3 %
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR AND SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING OF
    BURNING MATERIAL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. RECOVER LIQUID
    BY VACUUMING, OR ABSORB LIQUID ON VERMICULITE OR OTHER INERT
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND TRANSFER TO CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A CLEAN, DRY AREA. VENTILATE
    WELL. STORE AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR IF TLV/PEL EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING TO PREVENT
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGENE AFTER USE. DO NOT
    EAT, DRINK, SMOKE UNTIL HANDS ARE WASHED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:V5
Boiling Pt:=193.C, 379.4F
Vapor Pres:<.1
Vapor Density:2.2
Spec Gravity:1.115
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1.0 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, SYRUPY LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND STRONG ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER. INCINERATE
    OR DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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