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OFI TESTING EQUIPMENT, INC
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Ethylene Glycol Laboratory Grade
Chemical Name:
Ethylene Glycol
Trade Name:
152-55-4
OFI Part No.
No Information Found
Chemical Family:
Formula: HOCH2CH2OH
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
Manufacturer:
1006 West 34th Street
Houston, TX 77018 U.S.A.
(713) 880-9885
In Case of Emergency Spills,
In the USA, call INFOTRAC at 1-800-535-5053 day or night
Leaks, Fire, Exposure or
Outside the USA, call collect, (352) 323-3500
Accident:
SECTION II - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS #: CHEMICAL NAME
107-21-1 Ethylene Glycol 100%
SECTION III - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Warning! Harmful Or Fatal If Swallowed. Harmful If Inhaled Or Absorbed Through Skin. May
Cause Allergic Skin Reaction. May Cause Irritation To Skin, Eyes, And Respiratory Tract. Affects
Central Nervous System.
Inhalation: Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin: Avoid contact with skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
Eye Contact: Avoid contact with eyes
Chronic Exposure: No Information Found.
Aggravated by Exposure: No Information Found.
SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to Fresh Air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get Medical Attention for any
Breathing Difficulty.
Ingestion: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin: Immediately Flush Skin with Plenty of Water for at Least 15 Minutes. Remove Contaminated
Clothing and Shoes. Wash Clothing before Reuse. Thoroughly Clean Shoes Before Reuse.
Eyes: In case of Contact, Immediately Flush Eyes with Plenty of Water for at Least 15 Minutes, Lifting
Upper and Lower Eyelids Occasionally.
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion: Keep away from heat and ignition sources. Fire possible at elevated temperatures.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Apply alcohol or all purpose foam for larger fires. Carbon dioxide may be used for smaller fire.
Special Information: In the Event of Fire, Wear Full Protective Clothing and NIOSH-Approved Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus with Full Facepiece Operated in the Pressure Demand or Other Positive
Pressure Mode.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate Area of Leak or Spill. Wear Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as Specified in
Section 8. Contain and Recover Liquid when Possible. Collect Liquid in an Appropriate Container
or Absorb with an Inert Material (Vermiculite, Dry Sand, Earth), and Place in a Chemical Waste
Container. Do Not Use Combustible Materials, such as Saw Dust.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep in a Tightly Closed Container, Stored in a Cool, Dry, Ventilated Area. Protect against
Physical Damage. Protect from Direct Sunlight and Freezing. Maintain at Room Temperature.
Material will Crystallize at Lower Temperatures. Containers of this Material May be Hazardous
when Empty Since they Retain Product Residues (Vapors, Liquid). Observe all Warnings and
Precautions listed for the Product.
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SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation System: In General, Dilution Ventilation is a Satisfactory Health Hazard Control for this Substance.
However, If Conditions of Use Create Discomfort to the Worker, a Local Exhaust System Should
be Considered.
Airborne Exposure Limits: Not Established.
Personal Respirators: For conditions of use where exposure to the substance is apparent, consult and Industrial
(NIOSH APPROVED) Hygienist. For emergencies, or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-
face piece positive-positive, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not
protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear Protective Gloves and Clean Body-Covering Clothing.
Use Chemical Safety Goggles. Maintain Eye Wash Fountain and Quick-Drench Facilities in Work
Eye Protection:
Area.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colorless / Mildly Sweet Liquid
Appearance / Odor:
Soluble
Solubility:
1.115 @ 20 0C
Specific Gravity:
No Information Found
pH:
No Information Found
% Volatiles by Vol.:
-13 0C
Melting Point:
>197 0C
Boiling Point:
2.1
Vapor Density (Air=1):
0.08
Vapor Pressure (mmHg):
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General Reactivity: Stable Under Ordinary Conditions of Use and Storage.
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, bases, strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Polymerization Will Not Occur.
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Carcinogenic References: NTP Carcinogen - Known: No, IARC Category- None
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate: When released into the soil, this material is expected to readily biodegrade. When released into
the soil, this material is expected to leach into groundwater. When released into the soil, this
material is not expected to evaporate significantly. When released into water, this material is
expected to readily biodegrade. When released into the water, this material is expected to have a
half-life between 1 and 10 days. This material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate. This
material has a log octanol-water partition coefficient of less than 3.0. When released into water,
this material is not expected to evaporate significantly. When released into the air, this material is
expected to be readily degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals.
When released into the air, this material is expected to have a half-life between 1 and 10 days.
Environmental Toxicity: The LC50/96-hour values for fish are over 100 mg/l.
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and
approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change
the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal
disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazard Class: Not Regulated
Identification No.: Not Regulated
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SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
Chemical Inventory Status ?br>
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Part 1:
Ethylene Glycol (107-21-1) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chemical Inventory Status ? --Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
Part 2:
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Ethylene Glycol (107-21-1) Yes Yes No Yes
Federal, State & International -SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
Regulations ?Part 1:
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Ethylene Glycol (107-21-1) No No Yes No
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Federal, State & International
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
Regulations ?Part 2:
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Ethylene Glycol (107-21-1) 5000 No No
Chemical Weapons
Convention:
No
TSCA 12 (b):
No
CDTA:
No
SARA 311/312:
Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating: Health-2, Flammability-1, Reactivity-0
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based upon data believed to be reliable and reflects our best
professional judgment. Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this
document, we extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained therein and assume no responsibility regarding the
suitability of this information for the user's intended purpose or for the consequence of its use.
Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for his/her
particular purpose(s).
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