MONOETHYLENE GLYCOL

 Ethylene Alcohol; Glycol; 1,2-ethane-diol; MEG.; Ethylene Glycol 

Product Name : MONOETHYLENE GLYCOL

• CAS NO. : 107-21-1
• Other Name : Ethylene Alcohol; Glycol; 1,2-ethane-diol; MEG.; Ethylene Glycol
• Poison Schedule : S6
• Product Packaging : Drums / Tankers
• Product Use : See MEG Application
• File Formula : CH2OHCH2OH
• CAPACITY: 225 Kg/Drum Equal to 200 Liter/Drum

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION / EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

1. Appearance : Colorless Liquid.
2. Potential Health Effects:
3. Eye : Causes eye irritation.
4. Skin : Causes slight skin irritation.
5. Ingestion : Causes systemic effects such as renal damage. It may cause effects similar to Alcoholic intoxication.
6. Inhalation : At elevated temperatures, MEG vapors may Cause respiratory tract irritation.

FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes. Get medical aid immediately. 

Skin : Flush the contaminated skin with water for at least 10 minutes. Use Soap if available. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.

Ingestion : Do not induce Vomiting. Give Water (0.25 L /0.5 PINT) to drink. Get medical aid immediately 

Inhalation : Remove the affected person to fresh air. If rapid recovery does not occur, obtain medical attention. 

Notes to Physician : Treat by observation and supportive measures as indicated by the Patient's condition. The essentials of therapy are :

1. Supportive treatment of respiratory distress and shock.
2. Correction of metabolic acidosis and hypocalcemia.
3. Rapid and sustained diuresis when possible with the use of hypertonic mannitol
4. Immediate peritoneal or hemodialysis
5. Thiamine and pyridoxine supplements
6. Intravenous administration of ethanol if the diagnosis is recognized with in six hours after ingestion
7. Treatment of renal failure with dialysis if needed to keep the patient freefrom the signs and symptoms of uremia.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

1. General Information : Mono ethylene glycol is not classified as flammable but will burn.
2. Extinguishing Media : For small fire use dry chemical powder, Carbon dioxide, Alcohol resistant foam, Water fog, sand . For large fire use alcohol resistant foam or water fog.
3. Auto-ignition Temperature : 413.0 deg C)

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

General Information : Extinguish naked flame. Avoid contact with skin, eye and clothing.

Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Spills/Leaks : Stop discharge if possible, isolate and Absorb the liquid with sand., earth or sawdust. Shovel up and remove all material to a safe place for subsequent disposal by burning or burying. Flush the contaminated area with plenty of water.

HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling : Handle with proper PPEs. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage : Normally stored at ambient temp under Inert atm. Store in a cool, dry, Well ventilated area

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