| Safety data sheet |
| According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC |
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| 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking |
| Identification of the product | ||
| Catalogue No.: | 100949 | |
| Product name: | Ethylene glycol extra pure | |
| Manufacturer/supplier identification | ||
| Company: |
Merck Ltd. 9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel: (662) 308 - 0218 |
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| 2. Composition/information on ingredients |
| Synonyms |
| Glycol ; 1,2-Ethanediol |
| CAS-No.: | 107-21-1 | EC-Index-No.: | 603-027-00-1 | ||
| Molar mass: | 62.07 | EINECS-No.: | 203-473-3 | ||
| Molecular formula: | C2H6O2 | ||||
| 3. Hazards identification |
| Harmful if swallowed. |
| 4. First aid measures |
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After inhalation: fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation. After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact: Rinse out with plenty of water. Summon eye specialist. After swallowing: make victim drink water, avoid vomiting. Subsequently administer: activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in 10% slurry). Laxative: Sodium sulfate (1 tablespoon/1/4 l water). Summon doctor. Keep airways free. Gastric lavage. |
| 5. Fire-fighting measures |
| Suitable extinguishing media: |
| Water, foam, powder. Fire extinguisher: carbon dioxide , powder , water |
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Special risks: |
| Combustible. Vapours heavier than air. Formation of explosible mixtures possible with air. Keep away from sources of ignition. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. |
| 6. Accidental release measures |
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Person-related precautionary measures: Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Procedures for cleaning / absorption: Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. |
| 7. Handling and storage |
| Handling: |
| No further requirements. |
| Storage: |
| Tightly closed. In a well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition and heat. Storage temperature: no restrictions. |
| 8. Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Specific control parameter | ||
| MAK Germany (max. workplace conc.) | ||
| Ethylene glycol | 10 ml/m3 or 26 mg/m3 | |
| Personal protective equipment: | |
| Respiratory protection: | required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds |
| Eye protection: | required |
| Hand protection: | required |
| Industrial hygiene: | Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face after working with substance. |
| 9. Physical and chemical properties |
| Form: | liquid | |||
| Colour: | colourless | |||
| Odour: | almost odourless | |||
| pH value | not available | |||
| Viscosity | dynamic | (20 °C) | 21 mPa*s | |
| Melting temperature | -12 °C | |||
| Boiling temperature | 198 °C | |||
| Ignition temperature | 410 °C | |||
| Flash point | 111 °C | |||
| Explosion limits | lower | 1.8 Vol% | ||
| upper | 12.8 Vol% | |||
| Vapour pressure | (20 °C) | 0.06 mbar | ||
| Density | (20 °C) | 1.11 g/cm3 | ||
| Solubility in | water | (20 °C) | soluble |
| 10. Stability and reactivity |
| Conditions to be avoided |
| Heating. |
| Substances to be avoided |
| aluminium , chromyl chloride , alkali hydroxides , perchloric acid , strong oxidizing agents |
| Hazardous decomposition products |
| no information available |
| Further information |
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combustible ; hygroscopic ; incompatible with various plastics Explosible with air in a vaporous/gaseous state. |
| 11. Toxicological information |
| Acute toxicity |
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LD50 (oral, rat): 4700 mg/kg ; LDLo (oral, human): 786 mg/kg ; |
| Subacute to chronic toxicity |
| An embryotoxic effect need not be feared when the threshold limit value is observed. |
| Further toxicological information |
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After eye contact: irritant effect mucosal irritations After skin contact: irritant effect Danger of skin absorption. After swallowing: agitation , CNS disorders Systemic effects: After a latency period: tiredness , ataxia (impaired locomotor coordination) , unconsciousness Damage of: kidneys |
| Further data |
| The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals. |
| 12. Ecological information |
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Behavior in environmental compartments: Evaluation number (FRG) (mammal): 1.0 ; Evaluation number (FRG) (bacteria): 2.0 ; Evaluation number (FRG) (fish): 2.0 Ecotoxic effects: Biological effects: aquatic organisms LC50: 100 mg/l /96 h ; Fish toxicity: C.auratus LC50: 5000 mg/l /24 h ; Bacterial toxicity: Ps.pudita EC0: > 10000 mg/l ; Algeal toxicity: Sc.quadricauda EC0: > 10000 mg/l ; Protozoa : E.sulcatum EC0: > 10000 mg/l ; Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna LC50: > 10000 mg/l ; Further ecologic data: Degradability: BOD5: 0.81 g/g ; COD: 1.29 g/g ; ThOD: 1.26 g/g ; BOD 38 % of ThOD /5 d No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention. |
| 13. Disposal considerations |
| Product: |
| There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. |
| Packaging: |
| Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled. |
| 14. Transport information |
| Not subject to transport regulations. |
| 15. Regulatory information |
| Labelling according to EC Directives | ||
| Symbol: | Xn | Harmful immediately and show this container or label. |
| R-phrases: | R 22 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| S-phrases: | --- | |
| German regulations | ||
| Water pollution class | 0 | (generally nonpolluting substance) |
| 16. Other information |
| Reason for alteration |
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General update. Addition in the chapter toxicology. Change in the chapter on first aid measures. |
