POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview Color: Colorless Physical State: Liquid Odor: Mild Hazards of product: No significant immediate hazards for emergency response are known. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD This product is not a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause slight temporary eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely. Skin Contact: Prolonged contact is essentially non Irritating to skin. Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Prolonged/repeated exposure to damaged skin (as in burn patients) may result in absorption of toxic amounts. Inhalation: At room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility; single exposure is not likely to be hazardous. Ingestion: Very low toxicity if swallowed. Harmful effects not anticipated from swallowing small amounts. Effects of Repeated Exposure: Recent findings of kidney failure and death in burn patients, as well as some studies using animal burn models, suggest that polyethylene glycol may have been a factor. The use of topical applications containing this material may not be appropriate in severely burned patients or individuals with impaired renal function.