hexaethyleneglycol

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Section2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
This substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.
Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Pictogramnone
Signal wordnone
Hazard statement(s)none
Precautionary statement(s) none
Supplemental Hazardnone
Statements
The following percentage of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity: 100 %
The following percentage of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) with unknown hazards to the aquatic
environment: 100 %
Other hazards - none

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Section3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
Synonyms: 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptadecane-1,17-diol
Formula: C12H26O7
Molecular Weight: 282,33 g/mol

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Section4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available

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Section5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Further information
no data available

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Section6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

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Section7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are
opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Specific end uses
no data available

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Section8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
General industrial hygiene practice.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards
such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and
the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection
impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the
concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection not required. For nuisance exposures use type OV/AG (US) or type ABEK
(EU EN 14387) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

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Section9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) AppearanceForm: liquid, clear, viscous
Colour: light yellow
b) Odourno data available
c) Odour Thresholdno data available
d) pHno data available
e) Melting point/freezingMelting point/range: 5 - 7 °C - lit.
point
f) Initial boiling point and 217 °C at 5 hPa - lit.
boiling range
g) Flash point> 113,00 °C - closed cup
h) Evaporation rateno data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
j) Upper/lowerno data available
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressureno data available
l) Vapour densityno data available
m) Relative density1,127 g/mL at 25 °C
n) Water solubilityno data available
o) Partition coefficient: n- no data available
octanol/water
p) Autoignitionno data available
temperature
q) Decompositionno data available
temperature
r) Viscosityno data available
s) Explosive propertiesno data available
t) Oxidizing propertiesno data available
Other safety information
no data available

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Section10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
no data available
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
no data available
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available

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Section11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - rat - 32.000 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity). Gastrointestinal:Other changes. Kidney,
Ureter, Bladder:Other changes.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - rabbit - Mild eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
IARC:No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
Potential health effects
InhalationMay be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
IngestionMay be harmful if swallowed.
SkinMay be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
EyesMay cause eye irritation.
Additional Information
RTECS: MM3670000

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Section12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
no data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility in soil
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available

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Section13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

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Section14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number
ADR/RID: -IMDG: -IATA: -
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA:Not dangerous goods
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: -IMDG: -IATA: -
Packaging group
ADR/RID: -IMDG: -IATA: -
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: noIMDG Marine pollutant: noIATA: no
Special precautions for user
no data available

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Section15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
no data available
Chemical Safety Assessment
no data available

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Section16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Copyright 2012 Co. LLC. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use
only.
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be
used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge
and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held
liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See
and/or the reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.

DATA ITEMS CITED :

3

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C12-H26-O7

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

282.38

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :

Q2/O2/ 5Q

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

Standard Draize test

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Administration into the eye

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rabbit

REFERENCE :

AJOPAA American Journal of Ophthalmology. (Ophthalmic Pub. Co., 435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1415, Chicago, IL 60611) Series 3: V.1- 1918- Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1363,1946 ** ACUTE TOXICITY DATA **

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

32 gm/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Gastrointestinal - other changes Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - other changes

REFERENCE :

JIHTAB Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. (Cambridge, MA) V.18-31, 1936-49. For publisher information, see AEHLAU. Volume(issue)/page/year: 23,259,1941

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - guinea pig

DOSE/DURATION :

20 gm/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Gastrointestinal - other changes Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - other changes

REFERENCE :

JIHTAB Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. (Cambridge, MA) V.18-31, 1936-49. For publisher information, see AEHLAU. Volume(issue)/page/year: 23,259,1941