ICSC 1517 - POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (200-600)

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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
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
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
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 UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (200-600)

ICSC: 1517

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS VISCOUS SLIGHTLY HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: HO(C₂H₄O)_nH Molecular mass: 200-600 Boiling point: 250°C Melting point: softening point See Notes. Relative density (water = 1): 1.13 Solubility in water at 20°C: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10 Flash point: 171-235°C Auto-ignition temperature: ~360°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VISCOUS SLIGHTLY HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: HO(C₂H₄O)_nH
Molecular mass: 200-600
Boiling point: 250°C
Melting point: softening point
See Notes.
Relative density (water = 1): 1.13
Solubility in water at 20°C: very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10
Flash point: 171-235°C
Auto-ignition temperature: ~360°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: (inhalable fraction): 200 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(2); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
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

EC Classification

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