Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
107-21-1
Name of the chemical
Ethane-1,2-diol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2010-10-27
Product name
ANTIFREEZE
CAS No.
107-21-1
supplier name
Reagent Chemical Services
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+44 (0) 1928 716903 Between 08.30 - 17.00
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company name
Reagent Chemical Services
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@reagent.co.uk
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Harmful if swallowed.
Classification (DPD)
Xn;R22.
Environmental hazards
Although not classified as harmful to the environment the material should not be discharged to land or water systems, this may have an impact on the organisms in the local area. The Environment Agency or other regulatory body must be informed of large or uncontrolled discharges to land or water. The product is miscible with water and will spread in water systems. Spillages may cause slippery surfaces.
Other physicochemical hazards
The product can form explosive vapour / air mixtures. Violent reaction with oxidisers, oxidising acids and sulphuric acid. Forms explosive mixture with sodium perchlorate. Incompatible with strong acids, alkalis, aliphatic amines, isocyanates, chlorosulphonic acid, oleum, potassium dichromate, phosphorous pentasulphide, sodium chlorate. Causes ignition at room temperature with chromium trioxide, potassium permanganate and sodium peroxide. HUMAN HEALTH The acute effects of ingesting large amounts are similar to alcohol intoxication, followed by vomiting, headache, elevated breathing and heart rate, collapse and unconsciousness. May be fatal, the lethal dose for humans is 100ml. Repeated small exposures can produce skin allergies, kidney problems and brain damage. May aggravate pre-existing skin, eye, liver, kidney or respiratory conditions.
