INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY INC -- 03315050, PROPYLENE GLYCOL  -- 6550-01-251-3754
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:03315050, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
MSDS Date:04/08/1997
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-251-3754
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY INC
Address:113 HARTWELL AVE
City:LEXINGTON
State:MA
ZIP:02173-3125
Country:US
Info Phone Num:617-861-0710
Emergency Phone Num:617-861-0710
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:PN: 422-200736-12
Preparer's Name:W. WOOD
CAGE:22270
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY INC
Address:113 HARTWELL AVE
Box:City:LEXINGTON
State:MA
ZIP:02173-3125
Country:US
Phone:617-861-0710
CAGE:22270

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PROPYLENE GLYCOL
CAS:00057-55-6
= Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED
OSHA PEL:NONE ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV:NONE ESTABLISHED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: ORAL (RAT)= 20 GM/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: ACUTE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY AND THROAT IRRITATION.	SKIN: ACUTE AND CHRONIC
    EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, DRYNESS OF SKIN AND DERMATITIS DUE
    TO DEFATTING ACTION OF THE LIQUID. EY E: DIRECT CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NOT PROVIDED
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSED AREA TO FRESH AIR. IF
    BREATHING HAS STOPPED, PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH AFFECTED
    AREA WITH SOAP  AND LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    EYE: WASH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE
    LARGE AMOUNT OF WATE R. INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT PROVIDED
Lower Limits:NOT PROVIDED
Upper Limits:NOT PROVIDED
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY AND
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT PROVIDED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE AND EXPLOSION UNDER NORMAL
    CONDITIONS. FLAMMABILITY CLASS (OSHA): IIIB

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND APPROVED
    RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. ABSORB WITH SAND OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL BY
    APPROVED METHODS
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NOT PROVIDED
Other Precautions:NOT PROVIDED

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT PROVIDED
Ventilation:NOT PROVIDED
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL LABORATORY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH THIS CHEMICAL

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=187.2C, 369.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-60.C, -76.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:NOT PROVIDED
Spec Gravity:1.0
Viscosity:NOT PROVIDED
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT PROVIDED
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, HYGROSCOPIC, VISCOUS LIQUID WITH
    SLIGHTLY ACID TASTE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT PROVIDED
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

PROPYLENE GLYCOL REACTS VIGOROUSLY WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT PROVIDED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED PROPYLENE GLYCOL
    DECOMPOSES TO FORM PEROXIDES AND PROPIONALDEHYDE

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:LDL0 ORAL-RABBIT 20 G/KG. LD50 SKIN-RABBIT:
    20.8 G/KG

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE BY APPROVE METHOD.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NOT PROVIDED

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:NOT PROVIDED
Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED

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