ICSC 1559 - HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

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HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE	ICSC: 1559 (October 2004)
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether 2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose

CAS #: 9004-62-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.		Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Eyes		Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

ICSC: 1559

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE POWDER. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes.	Formula: (C₂H₆0₂)_x Molecular mass: variable (polymer) Density: see Notes Solubility in water: good Auto-ignition temperature: 380°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE POWDER.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes.

Formula: (C₂H₆0₂)_x
Molecular mass: variable (polymer)
Density: see Notes
Solubility in water: good
Auto-ignition temperature: 380°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation.	Inhalation risk Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation.

Inhalation risk

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Softening temperature: 135-140°C. The physicochemical properties may vary depending on the molecular mass.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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