Acute toxicity - Category 4, Oral
H302 Harmful if swallowed
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P330 Rinse mouth.
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P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
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Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .
Inhalation of vapor is not hazardous. Ingestion causes stupor or coma, sometimes leading to fatal kidney injury. (USCG, 1999)
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Ethylene glycol, glycols, and related compounds
In case of fire in the surroundings: carbon dioxide, foam, powder, water spray.
This chemical is combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.
NO open flames. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases. Dry. Ventilation along the floor.Polyethylene glycols should be stored in well-closed containers in a cool, dry place. Stainless steel, aluminum, glass, or lined steel containers are preferred for the storage of liquid grades.
TLV: (vapour and aerosol): 25 ppm as TWA.TLV: (vapour): 50 ppm as STEL.TLV: (inhalable aerosol): 10 mg/m3 as STEL. A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen).EU-OEL: 52 mg/m3 as TWA; 104 mg/m3 as STEL; (skin)
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear safety goggles.
Protective gloves.
Use ventilation.
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Liquid. Syrupy.
Clear, colourless.
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-13 °C. Atm. press.:1 013.25 hPa.
197.4 °C. Atm. press.:1 013 hPa.
Combustible.
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111 °C. Atm. press.:1 013.25 hPa.
398 °C. Atm. press.:1 013.25 hPa.
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dynamic viscosity (in mPa s) = 16.1. Temperature:25.0°C.;dynamic viscosity (in mPa s) = 6.554. Temperature:50 °C.;dynamic viscosity (in mPa s) = 3.34. Temperature:75 °C.
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 63.5° F (NTP, 1992)
log Pow = -1.36. Remarks:Data on temperature and pH value not available.
0.123 hPa. Temperature:25 °C.
1.11 g/cm3. Temperature:20 °C.
2.1 (vs air)
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On combustion, forms toxic gases. Reacts with strong oxidants and strong bases.
Ethylene glycol reacts with strong oxidants and acids.
Polyethylene glycols are chemically stable in air and in solution, although grades with a mol wt < 2000 are hygroscopic. Polyethylene glycols do not support microbial growth, and they do not become rancid. Polyethylene glycols and aqueous polyethylene glycol solutions can be sterilized by autoclaving, filtration, or gamma irradiation ... Ideally, sterilization should be carried out in an inert atmosphere.
CombustibleVapors are heavier than air and will collect and stay in poorly-ventilated, low-lying, or confined areas (e.g., sewers, basements, and tanks).Hazardous concentrations may develop quickly in enclosed, poorly-ventilated, or low-lying areas. Keep out of these areas. Stay upwind.Mixing ETHYLENE GLYCOL in equal molar portions with any of the following substances in a closed container caused the temperature and pressure to increase: chlorosulfonic acid, oleum, sulfuric acid, [NFPA 1991].
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Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
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TLV-A4
No information is available on the reproductive or developmental effects of ethylene glycol in humans. Several studies of rodents exposed orally or by inhalation showed ethylene glycol to affect animal fetuses. Fetotoxicity manifested as increased preimplantation loss, delayed ossification, and an increased incidence of fetal malformations were reported. The inhalation study, however, noted continuous grooming of the fur, resulting in a high rate of exposure by ingestion as well.
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys, central nervous system and acid-base balance in the body. This may result in renal failure, brain injury and metabolic acidosis. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness.
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A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
will not support mold growth
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
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Specific treatment may be necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions should be available.