ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP -- TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL, 99%, 11017-5  -- 6850-00N015007
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL, 99%, 11017-5
MSDS Date:08/07/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N015007
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP
Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX -4979
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL (TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL 99%)
CAS:112-60-7
RTECS #:XC2100000
Fraction by Wt: 99%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORL, RAT)=29 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE
    EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN
    IRRITATION. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE: N AUSEA, HEADACHE AND VOMITING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
    SHOES. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL R ESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INGEST: CALL MD
    IMMEDIATELY .

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

Flash Point:350F,177C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR
    POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
    WORKERS GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON
    SAND OR VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
    VENTILATE AREA AND WASH  SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL,
    DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN
    AND CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. IRRITANT.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:597F,314C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:21.2F,-6.0C
Vapor Density:6.7
Spec Gravity:1.125
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.

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