Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   ANTIFREEZE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL
National Stock Number                    6850001817929
CAGE Code                                7U402
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              95885
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        J. B. WATTS COMPANY, INC 
Street                                   50 WEST 60TH STREET
City                                     CHICAGO
State                                    IL
Zip Code                                 60621
Emergency Phone                          800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Information Phone                        312-324-4900

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               00JAN87
Date of Technical Review                 08JAN90
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BHFNF


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-A-46153
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1-F6
Appearance/Odor                          GREEN LIQUID WITH MILD ODOR
Boiling Point                            339F,171C
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           0.4
Vapor Density                            2.1
Specific Gravity                         1.114
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      N/K
Percent Volatiles by Volume              97
Chemical pH                              N/K
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              245
Flash Point Method                       TCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    1.5
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/K
Extinguishing Media                      USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED, ISOLATE FROM OXIDIZERS, HEAT AND OPEN FLAME. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IF EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, OXIDIZERS AND OPEN FLAMES
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND OXIDES OF NITROGEN 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT APPLICABLE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      ACUTE ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 5840 MG/KG


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE: EYE AND SKIN CONTACT- PRIMARY IRRRITATION TO SKIN, DEFATTING, DERMATITIS. PRIMARY IRRITATION TO EYES, REDNESS, TEARING, BLURRED VISION. ABSORPTION THRU SKIN INCREASES EXPOSURE. SWALLOWING- HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. SWALLOWING MAY CAUSE ABDOMINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR MISTS 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SEE HEALTH HAZARDS 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN OR RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAYBE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL A PHYSICIAN IF DISCOMFORT PERSISTS. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK AND INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       SMALL SPILL: WIPE/SOAK UP WITH PAPER TOWEL OR INERT ABSORBANT. PUT IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH RESIDUE WITH WATER. LARGE SPILL: VENTILATE AREA. IF POSSIBLE, STOP LEAK. DIKE TO RETAIN RUN OFF. VACUUM UP FREE LIQUID. FLUSH RESIDUE WITH WATER 
Neutralizing Agent                       NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. WATER DILUTION RECOMMENDED 
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE BY INCINERATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. AT VERY LOW CONCENTRATIONS IN WATER, DISPOSE OF THIS MATERIAL IN A BIOLOGICAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DO
Other Precautions                        DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE AND DUST/MIST PRE-FILTER RESPIRATORS AS PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION 
Ventilation                              MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE IF USE IS ENCLOSED. LOCAL EXHAUST IS NEEDED IF VENTED INTO WORK AREA 
Protective Gloves                        NEOPRENE, NITRILE, PVC OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED 
Work Hygenic Practices                   OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. DO NOT BREATHE MISTS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING OR SMOKING OR USING RESTROOM 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         9.2907
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         1113.3867


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA III)
CAS Number                               107211
NIOSH Number                             KW2975000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  95
OSHA PEL                                 C 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                C 50 PPM,VAPOR; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
CAS Number                               111466
NIOSH Number                             ID5950000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                25 PPM
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED