Material Safety Data Sheet Carbowax PEG 8000 ACC# 19125 Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS Name: Carbowax PEG 8000 Catalog Numbers: BP233-1, BP233-100, NC9740551, NC9868682, NC9991402, P155-10, P155-500, P156-3, P156-500, XXBP23325, XXBP23325LB Synonyms: Polyethylene glycol; Poly(ethylene oxide); Poly(oxyethylene) glycol; Ethylene oxide, homopolymer; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-. Company Identification: Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients CAS#Chemical NamePercentEINECS/ELINCS 25322-68-3Polyethylene glycol100 unlisted Hazard Symbols: None listed. Risk Phrases: None listed. Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white solid. This is expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial handling. Good laboratory procedures are recommended when handling this compound. Target Organs: None. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause mild eye irritation. May cause mechanical irritation. Skin: Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation: Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Chronic: Prolonged exposure may cause eye irritation. Section 4 - First Aid Measures Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse. Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. Flash Point: 279 deg C ( 534.20 deg F) Autoignition Temperature: Not available. Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. Upper: Not available. NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 0; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0 Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Forms smooth, slippery surfaces on floors, posing an accident risk. Section 7 - Handling and Storage Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Storage: No special precautions indicated. Store at room temperature. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels. Exposure Limits Chemical NameACGIHNIOSHOSHA - Final PELs Polyethylene glycolnone listednone listednone listed OSHA Vacated PELs: Polyethylene glycol: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Glove protection is not normally required. Clothing: Protective garments not normally required. Respirators: Respirator protection is not normally required. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Solid Appearance: white Odor: faint odor pH: 6-7 (5% soln) Vapor Pressure: .000013 atm Vapor Density: >10.0 Evaporation Rate:0.01 (Butyl acetate=1) Viscosity: 470-900 cS @99C Boiling Point: 200 deg C Freezing/Melting Point:59-63 deg C Decomposition Temperature:Not available. Solubility: Soluble. Specific Gravity/Density:1.1-1.3 @ 25°C Molecular Formula:HO-[CH2CH2O]n-H Molecular Weight:7000-9000 Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Stable. Conditions to Avoid: No specific conditions to avoid noted. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS#: CAS# 25322-68-3: TQ3500000; TQ3520000; TQ3560000; TQ3580000; TQ3600000; TQ3610000; TQ3620000; TQ3630000; TQ3650000; TQ3675000; TQ3700000; TQ3800000; TQ3850000; TQ4025000; TQ4026000; TQ4027000; TQ4028000; TQ4030000; TQ4040000; TQ4041000; TQ4050000; TQ4070000; TQ4100000; TQ4105000; TQ4110000; TQ4950000; TQ5090000; TR1579850; ZD2465300 LD50/LC50: Not available. Carcinogenicity: CAS# 25322-68-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No data available. Teratogenicity: No data available. Reproductive Effects: No data available. Neurotoxicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: No data available. Other Studies: No data available. Section 12 - Ecological Information Ecotoxicity: Fish: Goldfish: LC50 = >5000 mg/L; 24 Hr.; Unspecified Bacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 =100,000 mg/L; 15 minutes; Microtox test Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: None listed. Section 14 - Transport Information US DOTIATARID/ADRIMOCanada TDG Shipping Name:No information available.No information available. Hazard Class: UN Number: Packing Group: Section 15 - Regulatory Information US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 25322-68-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory. Health & Safety Reporting List None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List. Chemical Test Rules None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule. Section 12b None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b. TSCA Significant New Use Rule None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA. SARA CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ. SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ. SARA Codes CAS # 25322-68-3. Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313. Clean Air Act: This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE CAS# 25322-68-3 can be found on the following state right to know lists: Minnesota. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 25322-68-3: 1 Canada - DSL/NDSL CAS# 25322-68-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List. Canada - WHMIS This product has a WHMIS classification of Not controlled.. Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List Exposure Limits Section 16 - Additional Information MSDS Creation Date: 7/01/1999 Revision #4 Date: 6/11/2001 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. 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