International Chemical Safety Cards

ETHYLENE GLYCOL

ICSC: 0270

ETHYLENE GLYCOL
1,2-Ethanediol
1,2-Dihydroxyethane
HOCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 62.1
CAS # 107-21-1
RTECS # KW2975000
ICSC # 0270
EC # 603-027-00-1

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
INHALATION	Cough. Dizziness. Headache.	Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES	Redness.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION	Abdominal pain. Dullness. Nausea. Unconsciousness. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water (extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust).

Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases. Dry. Ventilation along the floor.

Xn symbol
R: 22
S: 2

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0270

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993 No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

ETHYLENE GLYCOL

ICSC: 0270

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS, COLOURLESS, VISCOUS, HYDROSCOPIC LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic gases. Reacts with strong oxidants and strong bases.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: 50 ppm; 127 mg/m³ as CEILING (ACGIH 1993-1994).
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL: See Appendix D
NIOSH IDLH: No data

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the the kidneys and central nervous system , resulting in renal failure and brain injury. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system and eyes.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 198°C
Melting point: -13°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 7

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 111°C (c.c.)
Auto-ignition temperature: 398°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 3.2-15.3

ENVIRONMENTAL
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NOTES

The applying occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.

NFPA Code: H 1; F 1; R 0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0270	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
© IPCS, CEC, 1993

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.