Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-21-8
Name of the chemical
Ethylene oxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2013-04-24
Product name
FIXATE
Product Synonyms
Ethylene oxide
Chemical name
Proprietary mixture
CAS No.
75-21-8
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None
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Company Information
company name
West Central Incorporated
Section 2
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes, skin, ingestion, inhalation
Potential health effects
EYES: Severe eye irritation. Contact may cause stinging, watering, redness swelling, and eye damage. SKIN: Contact may cause mild skin irritation including redness and burning. No information available on skin absorption. INGESTION: Corrosive and toxic. Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe irritation and burns of the mouth, throat, and digestive tract. INHALATION: Corrosive and toxic. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause severe irritation and burns of the nose throat, and respiratory tract.
Acute Health Hazards
Corrosive to any tissue
Health hazards
Repeated or prolonged exposure will produce symptoms similar to sulfuric acid including permanent damage to tissues and or sensitization.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Conditions aggravated by exposure may include respiratory (asthma-like) disorders). May aggravate existing skin or respiratory disorders. CARCINOGENICITY OSHA: No ACGIH: No NTP: No IARC: No OTHER: See section 15, State Regulations SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Have the product container with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. If on Skin or Clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. If Swallowed: Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth to mouth if possible. NOTES TO PHYSICIANS OR FIRST AID PROVIDERS: Product does NOT contain a pesticide or pest control product. Contains petroleum distillate. Vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia. SECTION 4 NOTES: None SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, UPPER: Unknown (% BY VOLUME) LOWER: Unknown FLASH POINT: F: >200 C: >93 METHOD USED: PMCC AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Unknown F: C: NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 1 REACTIVITY: - OTHER: - EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use full turn-out gear and self-contained breathing apparatus. Dike and collect water using media appropriate for acidic water. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Under fire conditions, oxides of carbon, sulfur and nitrogen SECTION 5 NOTES: None