PEG
Oxyethylene polymer
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethynediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy
HO(C2H4O)nH
Molecular mass: 200-600
ICSC # 1517
CAS # 25322-68-3
RTECS # See Notes
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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In case of fire in the surroundings:
carbon dioxide
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foam
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powder
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water spray
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Explosion
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Safety spectacles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Diarrhoea.
Nausea.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Collect leaking liquid in covered containers.
Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.
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Dry.
Well closed.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS, VISCOUS SLIGHTLYHYGROSCOPIC LIQUID
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Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK: (Inhalable fraction) 1000 mg/m3
Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2003).
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Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Risk:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 250°C
Melting point: See Notes: softening point
Relative density (water = 1): 1.13
Solubility in water:
at 20 °C
very good
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10
Flash point: 171-235°C
Auto-ignition temperature: about 360°C
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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This card covers the individual substances Polyethylene glycol 200 (RTECS TQ3600000), 300 (TQ3630000), 400 (TQ3675000), 600 (TQ3800000) 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).
Carbowax is a trade name.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1517
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (200-600)
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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