Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether

Section 2 Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview: Colorless liquid. In case of fire the following can be released: Carbon monoxide (CO), Nitrogen oxide (NOx), Nitrous gases. Liver and renal malfunctions. Central nervous depression. Headache. Stupor. If swallowed or in case of vomiting, danger of entering the lungs.

GHS Classification:

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids

Category 3

Health hazards

Toxic to reproduction

Category 1B

Environmental hazards

Not classified

Label elements

Pictogram:

Signal Word(s):

Danger

Hazard Statement:

Flammable liquid and vapour

May damage fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statement

Prevention:

Obtain special instructions before use.

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

Keep container tightly closed.

Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment.

Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.

Use only non-sparking tools.

Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection

Response:

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

In case of fire: Use CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray, alcohol resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage:

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.

Store locked up.

Disposal:

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.

Physical and chemical hazards:

In case of fire the following can be released: Carbon monoxide (CO), Nitrogen oxide (NOx), Nitrous gases.

Health hazards:

Liver and renal malfunctions. Central nervous depression. Headache. Stupor. If swallowed or in case of vomiting, danger of entering the lungs.

Environmental hazard:

Based on all known information, this product does not affect the environment.

Other hazards:

This product has not been found to have other hazards which are outside the scope of GB30000.2-29.

Section 3 Composition Information on Ingredients

Substance/Mixture/Article:

Substance

Ingredient(s):

Chemical Name

CAS No.

Concentration or concentration range (w/w %)

Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether

110-80-5

≥ 99%

Section 4 First Aid Measures

In case of inhalation:

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. In case of unconsciousness, place patients on their side in a stable position for transportation.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

In case of eyes contact:

Rinse the eyes with open eyelids for 10 - 15 minutes with water. Then consult a doctor (eye specialist).

In case of ingestion:

Drink lots of water and provide fresh air. Call a doctor immediately. Induce vomiting if person is conscious. A person vomiting while lying on the back should be turned onto the side.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

Liver and renal malfunctions. Central nervous depression. Headache. Stupor. If swallowed or in case of vomiting, danger of entering the lungs.

To protect playing rescuer advice and the special hints to the doctor:

Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

In cases of irritation to the lungs, initial treatment with Dexametason metered aerosol.

Section 5 Fire-fighting Measures

Extinguishing agent

Suitable extinguishing media:

CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

High volume water jet.

Special hazards arising from the chemical:

In case of fire the following can be released: Carbon monoxide (CO), Nitrogen oxide (NOx), Nitrous gases.

Special fire fighting methods and special protective actions for fire-fighters:

Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus, and wear full-length firefighting gear, and cool the exposed container with water until all fire sources have been extinguished. Contain and dispose of fire-fighting water to prevent chemicals from entering the environment.

Section 6 Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not breathe aerosol or vapors. Do not smoke - keep ignition sources away.

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course. Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system. Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil. In case of seepage into the ground inform responsible authorities.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

Absorb with non-combustible material like sand, soil or diatomite. Make sure to recycle or dispose of in suitable receptacles.

Precautions to prevent the occurrence of secondary hazards:

Dispose of the collected spill immediately to avoid further leaks or sewers.

Section 7 Handling and Storage

Safe handling

Local and general ventilation:

Operations should be carried out in a place with partial ventilation or full ventilation.

Safety instructions:

Operators should follow the procedure and use the personal protective equipment recommended by the SDS section 8.

Precautions:

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Open and handle receptacle with care. Ensure good interior ventilation, especially at floor level. (Fumes are heavier than air). Keep receptacles tightly sealed. Restrict the quantity stored at the work place. Use solvent-proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Protect against electrostatic charges. Keep respiratory protective device available. Flammable gas-air mixtures may be formed in empty receptacles. No welding. Use explosion-proof apparatus / fittings and spark-proof tools.

Storage

Suitable storage conditions:

Store only in unopened original receptacles. Store cool and dry in a well ventilated area. Store away from foodstuffs. Store away from feed. Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep receptacle tightly sealed. Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only.

Incompatible materials:

Reducing agents (e. g. hydrides, sulfites), Strong oxidants, Acids, Alkali metals, Alkaline-earth metals, Substances with highly reactive hydroxyl groups.

Safe packaging materials:

Keep it in the original container. Appropriate container material: Steel, Polypropylene, Stainless steel, Coated steel. Unsuitable container material: Galvanized steel, Copper, Aluminium, And their alloys.

Section 8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Occupational exposure limits:

Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (CAS#110-80-5): OELs (mg/m3): PC-TWA: 18, PC-STEL: 36, Note: Skin

Biological limits:

No standard has been established.

Engineering controls:

Ensure adequate ventilation. The workplace shall have safe place to shower, clean eyes and body, and place for safe care.

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection:

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use a respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use a respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air. Short term filter device: Filter A.

Hand protection:

Solvent resistant gloves. Material of gloves: Butyl rubber, BR. Penetration time of glove material: 480 min. BR (≥ 0.5 mm). Not suitable are gloves made of the following materials: Polychloropren rubber (CR), Nitrile rubber, NBR, Natural rubber, NR, Fluorocarbon rubber (FKM), PVC gloves.

Eye protection:

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin and body protection:

Flame retarding, antistatic protective clothing. Solvent resistant protective clothing.

Hygiene measures:

Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands after handling. Do not eat and drink in the workplace.

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance:

Colorless liquid

Odor:

No data available

Odor threshold:

No data available

Molecular formula：

C₄H₁₀O₂

Molecular weight:

90.12

Melting point/freezing point (°C):

-70 °C

Boiling point, initial boiling point (°C):

135.6 °C

Density:

No data available

Relative density(H₂O=1):

0.929 (20 °C)

Vapor pressure (25°C) (kPa):

7.51 hPa

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water):

log Pow: 0.32

Solubility in water:

Miscible

Solubility in organic solvents:

No data available

Flash point (°C):

40 °C

Auto-ignition temperature (°C):

235 °C

Flammability limit - lower (%):

No data available

Flammability limit - upper (%):

No data available

Decomposition temperature (°C):

No data available

Flammability (solid, gas):

No data available

Explosive properties

No data available

Explosive limit - lower (%):

No data available

Explosive limit - upper (%):

No data available

pH value:

No data available

Viscosity:

1.84 centipoise (25 °C)

Relative vapor density (air=1):

No data available

Relative evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate=1):

No data available

Section 10 Stability and Reactivity

Stability:

Material is stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. 

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatible materials. To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat.

Incompatible materials:

Reducing agents (e. g. hydrides, sulfites), Strong oxidants, Acids, Alkali metals, Alkaline-earth metals, Substances with highly reactive hydroxyl groups.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Nitrous gases, Carbon monoxide (CO), Nitrogen oxides (NOx).

Section 11 Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity:

    LD50(Oral, Rat):

No data available

    LD50(Dermal, Rabbit):

No data available

    LC50(Inhalation, Rat, 4h):

No data available

Skin corrosion/Irritation:

Not classified

Serious eye damage/irritation:

Not classified

Respiratory or skin sensitization:  

Not classified

Germ cell mutagenicity:     

Not classified

Carcinogenicity:   

Not classified

Reproductive toxicity:    

May damage fertility or the unborn child.

STOT- single exposure:

Not classified

STOT-repeated exposure:  

Not classified

Aspiration hazard:

Not classified

Section 12 Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

LC50 (Fish, 96h)

> 10000 mg/L

EC50 (Daphnia, 48h)

No data available

EC50 (Algae, 72h):

No data available

Persistence and degradability:

Readily biodegradable.

Bioaccumulative potential:

Not available.

Mobility in soil:

Not available.

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

Residual waste

Recycling as much as possible. If recycling is not possible, use incineration methods for disposal. Do not dispose of this product by means of discharge to the sewer.

Contaminated packaging

Empty containers or pads may retain some product residue, so beware of label warnings even when empty containers. These materials and their containers must be disposed of in a safe manner. Empty containers should be returned to the manufacturer or sent to a national / local approved waste disposal site.

Disposal considerations:

Waste disposal should refer to the relevant national and local laws and regulations, the waste chemicals for recycling, or packed in sealed containers, to a special waste disposal sites.

Section 14 Transport Information

UN Number:

1171

UN Proper shipping name:

ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

Transport hazard Class:

3

Packaging group:

III

Marine pollutant (yes/no):

No

Transport special precautions:

—Grounding chains should be equipped with tank or car during transportation, hole plate can be set in the tank to prevent static electricity generated by shaking;

—Exhaust pipe of the vehicle which transports this product shall be equipped with fireproofing equipment, Do not handle with the machinery or tools which may produce spark easily;

—Do not package or transport with oxidant, food chemicals or others;

—Prevent from sunlight exposure, rain and heat during transportation, in summer, best to transport in the morning or evening;

—Keep away from fire, heat source and high temperature when stops on the way;

—Follow the route as prescribed during highway transportation, do not stay in residential areas and densely populated area;

—Prohibit humping in railway transportation;

—Transport vehicles should be equipped with corresponding fire equipment and spill contingency processing equipment.

Section 15 Regulatory Information

The following laws, regulations, rules and standards, provide corresponding provisions of the management of chemicals:

Name

Relevant Inventories

Listed Or Not

Measures On Safety Management Of Hazardous Chemicals

Inventory Of Hazardous Chemicals

Listed

The First Batch Of Key Regulatory List Of Hazardous Chemicals

Not listed

Measures On New Substance Environmental Management

The Inventory Of Existing Chemical Substance In China

Listed

Provisions On Environmental Management Of First Import And Export Of Toxic Chemicals  

China Strictly Restricted List Of Import And Export Of Toxic Chemicals

Not listed

Section 16 Other Information

Indication of changes:

    Version 1.0  Amended by GB/T16483 and GB/T 17519.

Abbreviations:

CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service

LC50: Lethal Concentration 50

EC50: Concentration for 50% of maximal effect

LD50: Lethal dose 50%

PC-TWA: time-weighted average allowable concentration, average allowable concentration in 8h working day, 40h work week.

PC-STEL: Short-Term Exposure Tolerance, the concentration allowed to be exposed in short-term (15 minutes).

IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer

ACGIH: US Government Conference of Industrial Hygienists

ADR: European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road 

IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods

EINECS: European Inventory of Existing commercial Chemical Substances

IATA: International Air Transport Association

ICAO-TI: International Civil Aviation Organization The International Civil Aviation Covenant 

Disclaimer:

The information in this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) applies only to the products specified and does not apply to mixtures containing this product with other substances, unless otherwise specified. This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is based on information currently available in all its aspects and will not be held responsible for its long-term timeliness. This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides information about the safety of the product for the intended purpose only to appropriately trained personnel operating the product. Users of this SDS must make independent judgments on the suitability of this SDS for special conditions of use. Under special conditions of use, the SDS author will not be responsible for the damage caused by the use of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Each user of the product should read carefully the contents of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before proceeding. For more information to ensure correct evaluation, please contact the product supplier.