FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 330.00 Revision Date: March 14, 2001 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Section 1 — Chemical Product and Company Identification Ethylene Glycol Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 Section 2 — Composition, Information on Ingredients Ethylene Glycol Synonym: 1,2 ethanediol CAS#: 107-21-1 Section 3 — Hazards Identification Colorless, viscous, liquid. Sweet, antifreeze-like odor. FLINN AT-A-GLANCE Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin absorption. Skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant. Avoid all Health-2 body tissue contact. Avoid inhaling toxic fumes. Flammability-1 Combustible. Reactivity-1 Exposure-2 Storage-1 0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard Section 4 — First Aid Measures Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately. Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes. External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes. Internal: Induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control at once. Section 5 — Fire Fighting Measures Combustible liquid. NFPA CODE When heated to decomposition, emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. H-1 Flash Point: 232 F Upper: 15.3% Lower: 3.2% Autoignition Temperature: 752 F F-1 Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE R-0 and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. Section 6 — Accidental Release Measures Restrict unprotected personnel from area and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information. Section 7 — Handling and Storage Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, amines and amides. Store in a cool dry place. Deliquescent, store in Flinn Chem-Saf Bag. Use and dispense in a hood. Section 8 — Exposure Controls , Personal Protection Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron. Use exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. © 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PAGE 1 OF 2 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Ethylene Glycol "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 330.00 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 14, 2001 Section 9 — Physical and Chemical Properties Colorless, viscous liquid. Specific Gravity: 1.1153 Sweet, antifreeze-like odor. Melting Point: -13 C Solubility: Water soluble. Boiling Point: 196-198 C Formula: HOCH2CH2OH Formula Weight: 62.08 Section 10 — Stability and Reactivity Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, strong bases, heat, open flame or any source of ignition. Shelf life: Fair. Substance is hygroscopic. Section 11 — Toxicological Information Acute effects: Toxic, irritant, nausea, headache and vomiting ORL-RAT LD50: 4700 mg/kg Chronic effects: Reproductive hazard IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. Target organs: Liver, kidneys, central nervous system SKN-RBT LD50: 9530 mg/kg N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. Section 12 — Ecological Information Data not yet available. Section 13 — Disposal Considerations Please consult with state and local regulations. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method 18b is one option. Section 14 — Transport Information Shipping Name: Not regulated Hazard Class: N/A UN Number: N/A N/A = Not applicable Section 15 — Regulatory Information TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-473-3). Section 16 — Other Information Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" Improve Safety--Use Flinn Chemicals flinn@flinnsci.com www.flinnsci.com P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Fax (866) 452-1436 PAGE 2 OF 2 © 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved.