Material Safety Data Sheet NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment Health Hazard Fire Hazard See Section 5. Section. Chemical Product and Company Identification Common Name/ Trade Name Manufacturer Commercial Name(s) Synonym Chemical Name Polyethylene glycol 4 SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 9248 PEG-8 PEG 4; Poly(oxy-,2-ethanediyl).alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- Polyethylene Glycol 4 Catalog Number(s). CAS# RTECS TSCA CI# YY97, PO 25322-68-3 TQ3675 TSCA 8(b) inventory: Polyethylene glycol 4 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (24hr) 8-424-93 Page Number: Chemical Family Chemical Formula Supplier H(OCH2CH2)nOH SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 9248 CALL (3) 56-8 Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS # Exposure Limits TWA (mg/m 3 ) STEL (mg/m 3 ) CEIL (mg/m 3 ) % by Weight ) Polyethylene glycol 4 25322-68-3 Toxicological Data on Ingredients Polyethylene glycol 4: ORAL (LD5): Acute: 32 mg/kg [Rat]. 2895 mg/kg [Mouse]. 268 mg/kg [Rabbit]. DERMAL (LD5): Acute: >2 mg/kg [Rabbit]. VAPOR (LC5): Acute: >3 ppm 8 hours [Rat]. Section 3. Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Potential Chronic Health Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Polyethylene glycol 4 Page Number: 2 Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Serious Skin Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Cold water may be used. Inhalation Serious Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Ingestion Serious Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data Flammability of the Product Auto-Ignition Temperature Flash Points Flammable Limits Products of Combustion Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances May be combustible at high temperature. CLOSED CUP: 226.67 C (44 F). OPEN CUP: 23. C (448 F). These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Fire Hazards Explosion Hazards SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Small Spill Large Spill Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements. Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Polyethylene glycol 4 Page Number: 3 Section 7. Handling and Storage Precautions Storage Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protection Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill Exposure Limits Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location. Safety glasses. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. TWA: (mg/m 3 ) from AIHA Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits. Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical state and appearance Liquid. ( viscous) Odor Odorless. Molecular Weight ph (% soln/water) 4 (38-42) g/mole Taste Color Clear Boiling Point Melting Point 4 C (39.2 F) - 6 C. Critical Temperature Specific Gravity.254 (Water = ) Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Ionicity (in Water) Dispersion Properties See solubility in water. Solubility Soluble in cold water, hot water. Readily soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Polyethylene glycol 4 Page Number: 4 Section. Stability and Data Stability Instability Temperature Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with various substances Corrosivity The product is stable. Incompatible materials (strong oxiders), excess heat. Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis. Non-corrosive in presence of glass. Corrosivity Polymerization Slightly Hygroscopic Will not occur. Section. Toxicological Information Routes of Entry Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans Other Toxic Effects on Humans Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans other Toxic Effects on Humans Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Acute oral toxicity (LD5): 268 mg/kg [Rabbit]. Acute dermal toxicity (LD5): >2 mg/kg [Rabbit]. Acute toxicity of the vapor (LC5): >3 8 hours [Rat]. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of ingestion, of inhalation. Lethal Dose/Conc 5% Kill: LD5[Guinea Pig] - Route: Oral; Dose: 57 mg/kg Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: It may cause mild skin irritation. It may be absorbed through the skin, but absorption of harmful amounts is unlikely. Eyes: It may cause mild eye irritation. Inhalation: At room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility. A single exposure is not likely to be hazardous. Ingestion: Low toxicity. Harmful effects not anticipated from swallowing small amounts. Ingestion of larger amounts may cause nausea, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias, hypotension. It may also affect the urinary system. Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect metabolism (weight loss). Section 2. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD5 and COD Products of Biodegradation Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation the Products of Biodegradation Ecotoxicity in water (LC5): >5 mg/l 24 hours [Goldfish]. Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Polyethylene glycol 4 Page Number: 5 Section 3. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. Section 4. Transport Information DOT Classification Identification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Not applicable. Special Provisions for Transport Not applicable. DOT Section 5. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms Federal and State Regulations California Proposition 65 Warnings Other Regulations Minnesota: Polyethylene glycol 4 TSCA 8(b) inventory: Polyethylene glycol 4 California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found. California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found. Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). DSCL (EEC) Not Available S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes. HMIS (U.S.A.) Health Hazard Fire Hazard Personal Protection g National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Health Flammability Specific hazard WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (Europe) TDG (Canada)
Polyethylene glycol 4 Page Number: 6 ADR (Europe) Protective Equipment Gloves. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Safety glasses. Section 6. Other Information MSDS Code References Other Special Considerations P3983 Validated by Sonia Owen on /2/27. Verified by Sonia Owen. Printed /2/27. CALL (3) 56-8 Notice to Reader All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.