1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Product name: MONOETHYLENE GLYCOL 50% BLEND
CAS number: 107-21-1
203-473-3
EINECS number:
Index number: 603-027-00-1
MEG50
Product code:
Synonyms: ETHYLENE GLYCOL 50% BLEND
Use / description of product: Harmful.
Company name: Lindchem Ltd
29 North River Road
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR30 1SH
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1493 332 286
Fax: +44 (0) 1493 330 909
Emergency tel: +44 (0) 1493 850 808
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous ingredients: MONO ETHYLENE GLYCOL 30-50%
EINECS: 203-473-3 CAS: 107-21-1
[-] R10; [Xn] R20/21/22
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards: Harmful if swallowed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. There may be difficulty
Ingestion:
swallowing. Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting.
Absorption through the lungs can occur causing symptoms similar to those of ingestion.
Inhalation:
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact: Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes.
Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to
Ingestion:
drink immediately. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.
Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor.
Inhalation:
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Use water spray to cool
containers.
Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin
and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. Mark out the contaminated area with
signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to
prevent the escape of liquid.
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.
Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by
an appropriate method.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements: Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air. Avoid direct contact with the substance.
Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational exposure limits
TWA (8 hr exposure limit): 60 mg/m3 (OES)
STEL (15 min exposure limit): 125 mg/m3 (OES)
Hazardous ingredients: MONO ETHYLENE GLYCOL
TWA (8 hr exposure limit): 60 mg/m3 STEL (15 min exposure limit): 125 mg/m3 (OES)
Respiratory protection not required.
Respiratory protection:
Protective gloves.
Hand protection:
Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Eye protection:
Protective clothing.
Skin protection:
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid
State:
Colour: Colourless
Odour: Barely perceptible odour
197.3
Boiling point/range癈:
116
Flash point癈:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Heat.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Routes of exposure: Refer to section 4 of SDS for routes of exposure and corresponding symptoms.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: Readily absorbed into soil.
Persistence and degradability: Biodegradable.
No bioaccumulation potential.
Bioaccumulative potential:
Other adverse effects: Negligible ecotoxicity.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations
regarding disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR / RID
UN no: -
Shipping name: "NOT SUBJECT TO ADR"
IMDG / IMO
UN no: -
IATA / ICAO
UN no: -
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols: Harmful.
Risk phrases: R22: Harmful if swallowed.
Safety phrases: S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible).
The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically
Note:
applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to
the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all
applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Risk phrases used in s.2: R10: Flammable.
R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall
be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
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