Product name | Ethylene glycol |
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Product number | - |
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Other names | 1,2-dihydroxy ethane |
Identified uses | For industry use only. Ethylene glycol is used as antifreeze in cooling and heating systems, in hydraulic brake fluids, as an industrial humectant, as an ingredient of electrolytic condensers, as a solvent in the paint and plastics industries, in the formulations of printers' inks, stamp pad inks, and inks for ballpoint pens, as a softening agent for cellophane, and in the synthesis of safety explosives, plasticizers, synthetic fibers (Terylene, Dacron), and synthetic waxes. Ethylene glycol is also used to de-ice airport runways and aircraft. (2) |
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Uses advised against | no data available |
Company | MOLBASE (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. |
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Address | Floor 4 & 5, Building 12, No. 1001 North Qinzhou Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China |
Telephone | +86(21)64956998 |
Fax | +86(21)54365166 |
Emergency phone number | +86-400-6021-666 |
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Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
Acute toxicity - Oral, Category 4
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statementsPictogram(s) | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | H302 Harmful if swallowed |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
Prevention | P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
Response | P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. |
Storage | none |
Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to ... |
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3.Composition/information on ingredients 3.1 SubstancesChemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
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Ethylene glycol | Ethylene glycol | 107-21-1 | none | 100% |
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaledFresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
In case of skin contactRemove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
In case of eye contactFirst rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
If swallowedRinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayedInhalation of vapor is not hazardous. Ingestion causes stupor or coma, sometimes leading to fatal kidney injury. (USCG, 1999)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary/SRP:/ 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/
5.Fire-fighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing mediaIn case of fire in the surroundings: carbon dioxide, foam, powder, water spray.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemicalThis chemical is combustible.
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fightersWear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
6.Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency proceduresUse personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautionsPersonal 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.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning upCollect leaking liquid in covered containers. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.
7.Handling and storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handlingAvoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilitiesSeparated 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.
8.Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1 Control parameters Occupational Exposure limit valuesno data available
Biological limit valuesno data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controlsHandle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) Eye/face protectionSafety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protectionWear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protectionWear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazardsno data available
9.Physical and chemical propertiesPhysical state | clear viscous liquid |
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Colour | Clear, colorless, viscous liquids to waxy solids |
Odour | no data available |
Melting point/ freezing point | -13°C(lit.) |
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 195-198°C |
Flammability | Combustible. |
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit | no data available |
Flash point | 111°C |
Auto-ignition temperature | 400°C |
Decomposition temperature | no data available |
pH | no data available |
Kinematic viscosity | /p>PEG 400: 105 to 130 mPa.s at 20 °C; PEG 3000: 75 to 100 mPa.s at 20 °C; PEG 3350: 83 to 120 mPa.s at 20 °C; PEG 4000: 110 to 170 mPa.s at 20 °C; PEG 6000: 200 to 270 mPa.s at 20 °C; PEG 8000: 260 to 510 mPa.s at 20 °C; For polyethylene glycols having a average molecular weight greater than 400, the viscosity is determined on a 50 per cent m/m solution of the candidate substance in water |
Solubility | In water:miscible |
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) | -1.93 |
Vapour pressure | 0.08 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Density and/or relative density | 1.113g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Relative vapour density | 2.1 (vs air) |
Particle characteristics | no data available |
no data available
10.2 Chemical stabilityPolyethylene 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.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactionsCombustibleVapors 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].
10.4 Conditions to avoidno data available
10.5 Incompatible materialsMaterials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition productsWhen heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
11.Toxicological information Acute toxicity- Oral: Animal toxicity data for Polyethylene glycols (see Table) LD50 mg/kg PEG grade Guinea pig (oral) Mouse (ip) Mouse (iv) Mouse (oral) Rabbit (oral) Rabbit (iv) Rat (ip) Rat (iv) Rat (oral) 200 --- 7500 --- 3400 19900 --- --- --- 28000 300 19600 --- --- 17300 --- --- --- --- 27500 400 15700 10000 8600 28900 26800 --- 9700 7300 --- 600 --- --- --- 47000 --- --- --- --- 38100 1000 --- 20000 --- --- --- --- 15600 --- 44200 1500 28900 --- --- --- 28900 8000 17700 --- 44200 4000 50900 --- 16000 --- 76000 --- 11600 --- 50000 6000 50000 --- --- --- --- --- 6800 --- ---
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritationno data available
Respiratory or skin sensitizationno data available
Germ cell mutagenicityno data available
CarcinogenicityTLV-A4
Reproductive toxicityNo 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.
STOT-single exposureno data available
STOT-repeated exposureno data available
Aspiration hazardno data available
12.Ecological information 12.1 Toxicity- Toxicity to fish: LC50; Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout, weight 25-50 g); Conditions: freshwater, static, 14°C, pH 7.2, dissolved oxygen 10 mg/L; Concentration: >20000000 ug/L for 96 hr /PEG400
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
... will not support mold growth
12.3 Bioaccumulative potentialno data available
12.4 Mobility in soilno data available
12.5 Other adverse effectsno data available
13.Disposal considerations 13.1 Disposal methods ProductThe 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.
Contaminated packagingContainers 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.
14.Transport information 14.1 UN NumberADR/RID: UN3082 | IMDG: UN3082 | IATA: UN3082 |
ADR/RID: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. |
IMDG: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. |
IATA: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. |
ADR/RID: 9 | IMDG: 9 | IATA: 9 |
ADR/RID: III | IMDG: III | IATA: III |
ADR/RID: no | IMDG: no | IATA: no |
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Codeno data available
15.Regulatory information 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in questionChemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
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Ethylene glycol | Ethylene glycol | 107-21-1 | none |
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Not Listed. | ||
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. |
Creation Date | Aug 10, 2017 |
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Revision Date | Aug 10, 2017 |
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