SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS INC -- POLY(ETHYLENE OXIDE), 136  -- 6810-00N046790
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POLY(ETHYLENE OXIDE), 136
MSDS Date:11/01/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N046790
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS INC
Address:6265 DEAN PARKWAY
City:ONTARIO
State:NY
ZIP:14519
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-265-0413
Emergency Phone Num:716-265-0413
CAGE:0MWG0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS INC
Address:6265 DEAN PARKWAY
Box:City:ONTARIO
State:NY
ZIP:14519
Country:US
Phone:716-265-0413
CAGE:0MWG0

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

Ingred Name:POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL; (POLY(ETHYLENE OXIDE))
CAS:25322-68-3
RTECS #:TQ3500000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE EXPECTED, HOWEVER, AS W/SIMILAR
    MATERIALS, FINES MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES & DUST IRRITATING TO
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IN ALL CASES, IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, SEEK MEDICAL ASSITANCE.
    INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF
    BREATHING STOPS, BEGIN MOUTH TO MOUTH. EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 1 5 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
    DIRTY CLOTHING.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, REGULAR, ALCOHOL OR
    UNIVERAL-TYPE FOAMS BY MFR'S RECOMMENDED TECHNIQUES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . DO NOT USE SOLID STREAM OF WATER, IT MAY SCATTER MOLTEN
    MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID DISPERSION OF DUST IN THE AIR TO
    REDUCE POTENTIAL EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE SWEEPING COMPOUND FOR CLEAN-UP. COLLECT
    FOR DISPOSAL. CLEAN SPILLS UP IMMEDIATELY, SLIPPERY WHEN WET. CLEAN
    SPILL AREA W/LAUNDRY BLEACH. ALLOW TO STAND FOR TEN MINUTES; FLUSH
    W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST, SPILLS & USE
    SWEEPING COMPOUND FOR CLEAN-UP, NOT WATER.
Other Precautions:THIS MATERIAL IS INTENDED FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. IT
    IS NOT SOLD OR INTENDED FOR DRUG, HOUSEHOLD OR OTHER USES.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF NEEDED. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
    APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES SHOULD BE STRICTLY
    FOLLOWED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:149F,65C
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER; MILD ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION MAY LEAD TO FORMATION OF
    CARBON MONOXIDE &/OR CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE TO STATE, FEDERAL & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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