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Material Safety Data Sheet
Poly(Ethylene Oxide) Approximate M.W.200.000
ACC# 95006
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Poly(Ethylene Oxide) Approximate M.W.200.000
Catalog Numbers: AC178590000, AC178590050, AC178592500
Synonyms: Aquaffin; Ethlyene Polyoxide; Nycoline.
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
25322-68-3 Polyethylene Glycol 100 unlisted
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless viscous liquid.
Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation.
Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). This is expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial
handling.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause mild eye irritation.
Skin: May cause mild skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Get medical aid. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
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contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before
reuse. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with
water.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If
not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or
other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand,
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic
gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed
containers cool. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or
confined areas. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. For large fires, use water spray,
fog or regular foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. For small
fires, use dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: 171 deg C ( 339.80 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 304 deg C ( 579.20 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:N/A
Upper: N/A
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 0; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills
immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use
with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash
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facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Polyethylene Glycol none listed none listed none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs: Polyethylene Glycol: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles. Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles
as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear a chemical apron. Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2
requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant
respirator use. A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN
149. Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149.
Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or
if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: colorless viscous liquid
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: < 0.01 mm Hg @20C
Vapor Density: >1
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: 4.3 cSt 98 deg C
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:-65 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: soluble in many organic solvents
Specific Gravity/Density:1.1270g/cm3
Molecular Formula:C2H6O2-n
Molecular Weight:Not available.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, excess heat, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 25322-68-3: TQ3500000; TQ3520000; TQ3560000; TQ3580000; TQ3600000; TQ3610000;
TQ3620000; TQ3630000; TQ3650000; TQ3675000; TQ3700000; TQ3800000; TQ3850000; TQ4025000;
TQ4026000; TQ4027000; TQ4028000; TQ4030000; TQ4040000; TQ4041000; TQ4050000; TQ4070000;
TQ4100000; TQ4105000; TQ4110000; TQ4950000; TQ5090000; TR1579850; ZD2465300
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 25322-68-3:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 uL Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 25322-68-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Fish: Goldfish: LC50 = >5000 mg/L; 24 Hr.; UnspecifiedBacteria: Phytobacterium
phosphoreum: EC50 =100,000 mg/L; 15 minutes; Microtox test The product is chemically identically to
the natural amino acid L-Serine and can therefore be degraded microbiologically.
Environmental: No information found.
Physical: No information found.
Other: No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous
waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure
complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
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RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT Canada TDG
Please contact Fisher Scientific for shipping
Shipping Name: No information available.
information
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 25322-68-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 25322-68-3.
Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 25322-68-3 can be found on the following state right to know lists: Minnesota.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
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European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 25322-68-3: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 25322-68-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 7/01/1999
Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003
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