Ethanol
Ethanol
Ethanol
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Fire Re a c t iv it y P e rs o n a l P ro t e c t io n
CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call: 1-800-424-9300 International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887 For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 5500 mg/kg [Rat]. 8222 mg/kg [Mouse]. DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 6540 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention. Skin Contact: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cold water may be used. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Serious Skin Contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention. Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention. Serious Inhalation: Not available. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention. Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapour/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes Storage: Flammable materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place.
Stability: The product is stable. Instability Temperature: Not available. Conditions of Instability: Not available. Incompatibility with various substances: Not available. Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass. Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not available. Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available. Polymerization: No.
Federal and State Regulations: Pennsylvania RTK: 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol Florida: 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol Massachusetts RTK: 2-(2Methoxyethoxy)ethanol TSCA 8(b) inventory: 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol Other Regulations: OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Other Classifications: WHMIS (Canada): CLASS B-3: Combustible liquid with a flash point between 37.8C (100F) and 93.3C (200F). DSCL (EEC): R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. HMIS (U.S.A.): Health Hazard: 2 Fire Hazard: 2 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: h National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.): Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0 Specific hazard: Protective Equipment: Gloves. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Splash goggles.
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