MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
CAS:109-86-4
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:No	OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
    irritation, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness, kidney damage LONG
    TERM EXPOSURE: headache, disorientation, sterility, blood
    disorders, reproductive effects, effects on the brain SKIN CONTACT:
    SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term
    inhalation, irritation, symptoms of drunkenness, kidney damage LONG
    TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in long term inhalation,
    headache, disorientation, blurred vision, effects on the brain EYE
    CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same
    as effects reported in short term exposure INGESTION: SHORT TERM
    EXPOSURE: vomiting, digestive disorders, symptoms of drunkenness,
    kidney damage, coma LONG TERM EXPOSURE: reproductive effects
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
    and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
    clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
    clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
    CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
    Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If vomiting
    occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If
    person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention
    immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric
    lavage. Consider oxygen.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:102 F (39 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:545 F (285 C)
Lower Limits:1.8%
Upper Limits:14%
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
    chemical, water, alcohol resistant foam Large fires: Use
    alcohol-resistant foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
    after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
    in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
    hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
    this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
    unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
    the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
    venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
    For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
    (1/2 mile).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Moderate fire hazard. Vapor/air mixtures
    are explosive above flash point.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Neutralizing Agent:

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
    regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding
    required. May form peroxides during prolonged storage. Store in a
    tightly closed container. Avoid contact with light. Store in a
    cool, dry place. Check peroxide content before use. Do not
    evaporate or distill to dryness. Keep separated from incompatible
    substances.
Other Precautions:

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 1 ppm Any
    supplied-air respirator. 2.5 ppm Any supplied-air respirator. 5 ppm
    Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any
    supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. 100 ppm Any
    supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other
    positive-pressure mode. 200 ppm Any supplied-air respirator with a
    full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other
    positive-pressure mode. Escape - Any air-purifying respirator with
    a full facepiece and an organic vapor canister. Any appropriate
    escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. For Unknown
    Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any
    supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a
    pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with
    a separate escape supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus
    with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance
    with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
    emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
    immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER: 2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME): 25 ppm (80
    mg/m3) OSHA TWA (skin) 5 ppm ACGIH TWA (skin) 0.1 ppm (0.3 mg/m3)
    NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) (skin)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:255 F (124 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-121 F (-85 C)
Vapor Pres:9.7 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.9647
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:soluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless ODOR:pleasant
    odor
Corrosion Rate:

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May form explosive peroxides.
    Avoid prolonged storage or contact with air, light or storage and
    use above room temperature.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
    to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
    of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER: IRRITATION
    DATA: 483 mg/24 hour(s) skin-rabbit mild; 97 mg eyes-rabbit; 500
    mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit mild; 10 ug eyes-guinea pig mild TOXICITY
    DATA: 1500 ppm/7 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; 1280 mg/kg
    skin-rabbit LD50; 2370 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
    Moderately Toxic: inhalation, dermal absorption, ingestion TARGET
    ORGANS: central nervous system, kidneys MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
    REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 1000000 ug/L 96 hour(s)
    LC50 (Mortality) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) INVERTEBRATE
    TOXICITY: 23440 ug/L 48 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Mussel
    (Lamellidens marginalis) ALGAL TOXICITY: >4000 ug/L 72 hour(s) EC50
    (Growth) Blue-green algae (Anabaena flosaquae)  FATE AND TRANSPORT:
    BIOCONCENTRATION: 1692 ug/L 4 hour(s) BCF (Residue) Rainbow
    trout,donaldson trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) 4.2 ug/L  ENVIRONMENTAL
    SUMMARY: Harmful to aquatic life.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
    regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
    Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether ID NUMBER: UN1188 HAZARD CLASS OR
    DIVISION: 3 PACKING GROUP: III LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable
    liquid

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.  SARA TITLE
    III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
    regulated.	SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
    CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes  CHRONIC: Yes  FIRE: Yes 
    REACTIVE: No  SUDDEN RELEASE: No  SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
    CFR 372.65):   2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME)
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
    (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65:  Known to the
    state of California to cause the following: 2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME)
    Developmental toxicity (Jan 01, 1989) Male reproductive toxicity
    (Jan 01, 1989)

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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