MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 15, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              1 3 – High                       Fire                  1 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC               800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:                        ETHYLENE GLYCOL

FORMULA:                CH₂OHCH₂OH   M.W. = 62.08

SYNONYMS:             MEG; Monoethylene Glycol; 1,2-Ethanediol, Ethylene Dihydrate,

                                    1,2-Dihydroxyethane Ethylene Dihydrate

MANUFACTURER:   Dow Chemical Corp; Huntsman Petrochemical Corp

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

ETHYLENE GLYCOL                        107-21-1         100%               50 ppm                        YES

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, colorless, viscous liquid         Boiling Point (^oF):                                 386 ^oF

Odor:                     Glycol odor                                    Freezing Point (^oF):                               +8.6 ^oF

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       1.120

Water solubility:            Complete                                 Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: 2.2

Vapor Density (air=1):  2.1                               Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           NA

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                0.01

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               241 ^oF (TOC)  Explosive Limits: Lower            3.2%    Upper              15.3%

Auto Ignition Temperature:        748 ^oF

Extinguishing Media:                 Water fog or fine spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Self contained breathing apparatus.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Moderate explosion hazard for mist exposed to flames.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X  Unstable:               Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:           X

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Keep away from oxidizers, heat and open flames.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong oxidizers such as permanganates, chromates and peroxides.

 

Decomposition Products:          Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from burning.

 

Ethylene Glycol                                                                                                                                  Page 2

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Mild eye irritant. In the event of contact flush thoroughly with water. Get medical attention if symptoms develop. Use chemical goggles when handling this product.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with water. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product

 

INHALATION:           Not likely to cause harm under normal conditions. If material is heated or mist is produced, concentrations may be attained that are sufficient to cause irritation and other effects.

 

INGESTION:              Single dose oral toxicity is believed to be moderate. Large quantity (3 ounces) is toxic and may cause serious injury, even death. Drink large amounts of water. Induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Isolate and confine the spill area. Keep out of sewers, storm drains, surface waters and soil.  Contain and collect into suitable containers. Use absorbent to clean up residual material.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      DOT hazardous for bulk shipments only

                                                            Other Regulated Substance, Liquid, N.O.S., (Ethylene Glycol), 9,                                                                     NA3082, PG III RQ=5000 LBS

 

LABEL REQUIRED                            Nine for bulk shipments only

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established