DI-ETHYLENE GLYCOL (DEG)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H373

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Physical State @20°C liquid Color colorless Odor Characteristic Harmful if swallowed. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Inhalation of vapors in high concentration may cause irritation of respiratory system.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2 Page 1 / 12 Version APCN

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

H302 - Harmful if swallowed H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing • Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell • Rinse mouth

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed • Store locked up

Precautionary statements

Disposal • Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None

Health hazards

Inhalation Inhalation of vapors in high concentration may cause irritation of respiratory system. Skin contact May cause slight irritation. Eye contact Burning feeling and temporary redness. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Skin corrosion/irritation Not classified based on available data. Serious eye damage/eye irritation Not classified based on available data. Sensitization Not classified based on available data. Carcinogenicity Not classified based on available data. Germ Cell Mutagenicity Not classified based on available data. Reproductive toxicity Not classified based on available data. Target Organ Effects (STOT) Central nervous system (CNS). Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin. STOT - single exposure Not classified based on available data. STOT - repeated exposure May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Kidney.

Aspiration hazard

Not classified based on available data.

Environmental hazards

Not classified based on available data.

2.3 Other hazards

Should not be released into the environment.