POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (200-600) | ICSC: 1517 (April 2004) |
PEG Oxyethylene polymer Poly(oxy-1,2-ethynediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy |
CAS #: 25322-68-3 |
EC Number: 500-038-2 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. | NO open flames. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Use ventilation. | Fresh air, rest. | |
Skin | Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. | ||
Eyes | Wear safety spectacles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. | |
Ingestion | Diarrhoea. Nausea. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Dry. Well closed. | |
PACKAGING | |
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (200-600) | ICSC: 1517 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: HO(C2H4O)nH |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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MAK: (inhalable fraction): 200 mg/m3; peak limitation category: II(2); pregnancy risk group: C |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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This card covers the individual substances polyethylene glycol 200, 300, 400, 600 and the mixture of the polyethylene glycols and is fully applicable for all polyethylenes in the molecular mass range from 200 to 600 g/mol. Softening points for Polyethylene glycols: 200 (-65 to -50°C), 300 (-15 to -10°C), 400 (-6 to 8°C), 600 (17 to 22°C). |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations