MSDS Number: dz30478
Product Name: ethylene glycol
MSDS#: dz30478
effective date: 4/17/02
- ethylene glycol cas# 000107-21-1 >99%
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Emergency Overview
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* colorless. Viscous liquid. Slight odor. May be fatal if swallowed. Toxic fumes are released in fire situations. *
* Slipping hazard. *
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Potential Health Effects
(see section 11 for toxicological data.)
Eye: may cause slight transient (temporary) eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely. Vapors or mists may cause eye irritation.
Skin: essentially nonirritating to skin. Repeated skin exposure to large quantities may result in absorption of harmful amounts. Massive contact with damaged skin or of material sufficiently
hot to burn skin may result in absorption of potentially lethal amounts.
Ingestion: single dose oral toxicity is considered to be moderate. Excessive exposure may cause central nervous system effects, cardiopulmonary effects (metabolic acidosis), and kidney failure. Small amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing amounts larger than that may cause serious injury, even death.
Inhalation: at room temperature, exposures to vapors are minimal due to physical properties; higher temperatures may generate vapor levels sufficient to cause adverse effects.
Systemic (other target organ) effects: excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. Observations in animals include kidney and liver effects and deposition of calcium salts in various tissues after long-term dietary intake of ethylene glycol.
Cancer Information: ethylene glycol did not cause cancer in long- term animal studies.
Teratology (birth defects): based on animal studies, ingestion of very large amounts of ethylene glycol appears to be the major and possibly only route of exposure to produce birth defects.
Exposures by inhalation (tested nose-only in animals to prevent ingestion) or skin contact, the primary routes of occupational exposure, had minimal or essentially no effect on the fetus.
Reproductive effects: ingestion of large amounts of ethylene glycol has been shown to interfere with reproduction in animals. Specifically, growth retardation and decreased litter size in rats and mice and mating frequency in mice were aboserved.
Eye: flush eyes with plenty of water.
Skin: wash off in flowing water.
Ingestion: if swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as
directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. Consult medical personnel.
Inhalation: remove to fresh air if effects occur. Consult a
physician.
Note to physician: early administration of ethanol may counter the toxic effects of ehtylene glycol -- metabolic acidosis and renal damage. Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis have been of benefit. New eng. J. Med. 304:21 1981. Supportive care. Treatment based on judgement of the physician in response to reactions of the patient.
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flammable properties
Flash Point: 247f, 119c
method used: setaflash
autoignition temperature: autoignition temperature for ethylene glycol is 748f, 398c.
Flammability limits
lfl: 3.2%
Ufl: not determined.
Hazardous Combustion Products: during a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to unidentified toxic and/or irritating compounds. Hazardous combustion products may include and are not limited to: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Hazardous combustion products may include trace amounts of: aldehydes, organic acids.
Other flammabiltiy Information: violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream. Flammable concentration of vapor can accumulate at temperatures above 247.0 Deg. F. Spills of these organic liquids on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the autoignition temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion.
Extinguishing Media: water fog or fine spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam. Alcohol resistant foams (atc type) are are preferred if available. General purpose synthetic foams (including afff) or protein foams may function, but much less effectively. Do not use direct water stream. Will spread fire.
Media to be avoided: do not use direct water stream.
Fire fighting instructions: keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. Burning liquids may be moved by flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize property damage. Burning liquids may be extinguished by dilution with water. Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire.
Protective equipment for fire fighters: wear positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus (scba) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire-fighting helmet, coat, pants, boots and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected location or safe distance.
(see section 15 for regulatory information)
protect people: clear non-emergency personnel from area.
Protect the environment: contain material to prevent contamination of soil, surface water or ground water.
Cleanup: small spills: absorb with materials such as: cat litter, sand, sawdust, vermiclite and zorb-all(r) or hazorb(r).
Large spills: dike and pump into suitable and properly labeled containers.
Handling: accumulation of this product on surfaces can cause slippery conditions when wet.
Storage: keep out of reach of children. Product may become a solid at temperatures below 8f, -13c. Do not store near food, foodstuffs, drugs or potable water supplies. For more storage and handling information refer to bullentin titled 'a guide to glycols'.
Engineering Controls: provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the exposure guidelines. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.
Personal protective equipment
Eye Protection: use safety glasses. If vapor exposure causes eye discomfort, use a full-face respirator.
Skin Protection: when prolonged or frequently repeated contact could occur, use protective clothing impervious to this material. Selection of specific items such as gloves, boots, apron or full-body suit will depend on operation.
Respiratory Protection: atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposure guideline. For most conditions, no respiratory protection should be needed; however, if material is heated or sprayed, use an approved air-purifying respirator.
Exposure guideline(s): ethylene glycol: ACGIH TLV is 100 mg/m3, ceiling, a4. OSHA pel is 50 ppm ceiling. Pels are in accord with those recommended by OSHA, as in the 1989 revision of pels.
Appearance: colorless liquid.
Odor: slight
Vapor Pressure: 0.12 Mmhg @ 25c
Vapor density: 2.14
Boiling Point: 387.1F 197c
Solubility in water: completely miscible.
Specific Gravity: 1.1155 @ 20/2
Chemical Stability: stable under recommended storage conditions. See storage section. Thermally stable at typical use temperatures.
Conditions to Avoid: avoid temperatures below 8f, -13c. Avoid temperatures above 775f, 413c. Product can decompose at elevated temperatures.
Incompatibility with Other Materials: avoid contact with oxidizing materials such as nitric acid. Avoid contact with acids, bases, strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: hazardous decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials.
Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
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(see section 3 for potential health effects. For detailed toxicological data, write or call the
address or non-emergency number shown in section 1)
Skin: the dermal ld50 has not been determined.
Ingestion: the lethal dose in humans is estimated to be 3oz. Or 100ml. The oral ld50 for rats is between 6000-13,000 mg/kg.
Mutagenicity (the effects on genetic material): in vitro mutagenicity studies were negative. Animal mutagenicity studies were negative.
(for detailed ecological data, write or call the address or non-emergency number shown in section 1)
Environmental Fate
Movement & Partitioning: bioconcentration potential is low (bcf less than 100 or log kow less than 3). Log octanol/water partition coefficient (log kow) is -1.36. Henry's law constant (h) is 6.0E-08 atm-m3/mol. Bioconcentration facter (bcf) is 10 in golden orfe.
Degradation & Transformation: biodegradation under aerobic static laboratory conditions is high (bod20 or bod28/thod greater than 40%). 5-Day biochemical oxygen demand (bod5) is 0.78 P/p. 10-Day biochemical oxygen demand (bod10) is 1.06 P/p. 20-Day biochemical oxygen demand (bod20) is 1.15 P/p. Theoretical oxygen demand (thod) is calculated to be 1.29 P/p. Biodegradation may occur under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions (in either the presence or absence of oxygen). Inhibitory concentration (ic50) in oecd "activated sludge, respiration inhibition test" (guideline # 209) is
< 1000 mg/l. Degradation is expected in the atmospheric environment within days to weeks.
Ecotoxicology: material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (lc50 greater than 100 mg/l in most sensitive species). Acute lc50 for fathead minnow (pimephales
promelas) is 51000 mg/l. Acute lc50 for bluegill (lepomis macrochirus) is 27549 mg/l. Acute lc50 for rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) is about 18000-46000 mg/l. Acute lc50 for guppy (poecilia reticulata) is 49300 mg/l. Acute lc50 for water flea (daphnia magna) is 46300-51100 mg/l. Acute lc50 for the cladoceran ceriodaphnia dubia is 10000-25800 mg/l. Acute lc50 for crayfish is 91430 mg/l. Acute lc50 for brine shrimp (artemia salina) is 20000 mg/l. Acute lc50 for golden orfe (leuciscus idus) is greater than 10000 mg/l. Acute lc50 for goldfish (carassius auratus) is greater than 5000 mg/l. Growth inhibition ec50 for green alga selenastrum capricornutum is 9500-13000 mg/l.
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(see section 15 for regulatory information)
Disposal: do not dump into any sewers, on the ground or into any body of water. All disposal methods must be in compliance with all federal, state/provincial and local laws and regulations.
Regulations may vary in different locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste generator. The dow chemical company has no control over the management practices or manufacturing processes of parties handling or using this material. The information presented here pertains only to the product as shipped in its intended condition as described in MSDS section 2 (composition/information on ingredients).
For unused & uncontaminated product, the preferred options include sending to a licensed, permitted incinerator or other thermal destruction device.
As a service to its customers, dow can provide names of information resources to help identify waste management companies and other facilities which recycle, reprocess or manage chemicals or plastics, and that manage used drums. Telephone dow's customer information center at 800-258-2436 or 517-832-1556 for further details.
Canadian TDG Information: for TDG regulatory information, if required, consult transportation
regulations, product shipping papers or your dow representative.
For DOT regulatory information, if required, consult transportation regulations, product shipping papers, or your dow representative.
(not meant to be all-inclusive--selected regulations represented)
NOTICE: the information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However, no warranty, express or implied is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another; it is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with federal, state or provincial, and local laws. The following specific information is made for the purpose of complying with numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws and regulations. See other sections for health and safety information.
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of title iii of the superfund amendments and reauthorization act of 1986 and 40 cfr part 372:
Chemical Name: ethylene glycol
CAS Number: 000107-21-1
Concentration: 99 %
sara hazard category: this product has been reviewed according to the epa "hazard categories" promulgated under sections 311 and 312 of the superfund amendment and reauthorization act of 1986 (sara title iii) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
An immediate health hazard
A delayed health hazard
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA):
all ingredients are on the TSCA inventory or are not required to be listed on the TSCA inventory.
State right-to-know: the following product components are cited on certain state lists as mentioned. Non-listed components may be shown in the composition section of the MSDS.
Chemical name: ethylene glycol
CAS number: 000107-21-1
List:
Nj2 = New Jersey environmental hazardous substance (present at greater than or equal to 1.0%).
Nj3 = New Jersey workplace hazardous substance (present at greater than or equal to 1.0%).
Pa1 = Pennsylvania hazardous substance (present at greater than or equal to 1.0%).
Pa3 = Pennsylvania environmental hazardous substance (present at greater than or equal to 1.0%).
OSHA hazard communication standard: this product is a "hazardous chemical" as defined by the OSHA hazard communication standard, 29 cfr 1910.1200.
Comprehensive environmental response compensation and liability act (cercla, or superfund): this product contains the following substance(s) listed as "hazardous substances" under cercla which may require reporting of releases:
category:
chemical name: ethylene glycol
cas#: 000107-21-1
rq: 5000 lbs
% in product: > 99%
canadian regulations
wHMIS Information: the canadian workplace hazardous materials information system (wHMIS) classification for this product is:
d2a - material is teratogenic, embryotoxic, or fetotoxic refer elsewhere in the MSDS for specific warnings and safe handling information. Refer to the employer's workplace education program.
Cpr statement: this product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the canadian controlled products regulations (cpr) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the cpr.
Hazardous products act Information: this product contains the following ingredients which are controlled products and/or on the ingredient disclosure list (canadian hpa section 13 and 14):
components: cas # amount(%w/w)
ethylene glycol cas# 000107-21-1 >99%
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ratings:
Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
NOTE: not for use in the manufacture of food or pharmaceuticals.
Shelf Life: this product has a shelf life of approximately 6 months in an unlined bulk steel tank at ambient conditions. The shelf life can be up to 12 months if the bulk tank or drum is lined. High color and a drop in ph are signs that the product is starting to deteriorate. If signs of deterioration are starting to occur, the customer needs to verify that the material still meets specification prior to use.
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