General Information
Revision date
1999-05-12
Product name
Ethylene glycol, 99+%, anhydrous
Product Synonyms
1,2-Dihydroxyethane; 1,2-Ethanediol; Ethylene alcohol; Ethylene dihydrate
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
Section 2
Hazard pictograms
XN
Hazard statements
22 Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: clear, colorless. May cause kidney damage. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause cardiac disturbances. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Warning! Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, central nervous system. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause moderate eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Ingestion: May cause nausea and vomiting. Toxicity follows 3-stage progression. (1) involves central nervous sys tem effects including paralysis of eye muscles, convulsions, and coma. Metabolic acidosis and cerebral swelling may also occur. (2) invol ves cardiopulmonary system with symptoms of hypertension, rapid heart beat, and possible cardiac failure. (3) involves severe kidney abnorm alities including possible renal failure. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Heated or misted substance may cause headache, irregular eye movements, and possible coma. Chronic: May cause kidney injury.
