POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1500

2.1. Substance : POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1500

Substance.

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the

product.

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Not classified

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

No additional information available

3.2. Label elements

Labelling according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

No labelling applicable

3.3. Other hazards

No additional information available

4.1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for

breathing. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary. If you feel unwell, seek

medical advice.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin

irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after eye contact : Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.

Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If eye irritation

persists: Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth out with water. If you feel unwell, seek

medical advice.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No additional information available

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically.

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon

dioxide (CO2).

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

No additional information available

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective

equipment.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment as required.

Emergency procedures : Stop release.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable

containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as

possible.

6.4. Reference to other sections

No additional information available

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

pH : 6 - 7 at 10 g/l at 23 °C

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available

Melting point : -18 °C

Freezing point : No data available

Boiling point : > 300

Flash point : 220 °C

Auto-ignition temperature : 305 °C

Decomposition temperature : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available

Vapour pressure : < 0.01 hPa at 20°C

Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data available

Relative density : No data available

Density : 1.125 g/cm³

Solubility : Water: Soluble in water

Log Pow : No data available

Viscosity, kinematic : 75 - 95 mm²/s at 20 °C

Viscosity, dynamic : No data available

Explosive properties : No data available

Oxidising properties : No data available

Explosive limits : No data available

9.2. Other information

No additional information available

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity : Not classified

Irritation : Not classified

pH: 6 - 7 at 10 g/l at 23 °C

Corrosivity : Not classified

pH: 6 - 7 at 10 g/l at 23 °C

Sensitisation : Not classified

Repeated dose toxicity : Not classified

Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Mutagenicity : Not classified

Toxicity for reproduction : Not classified

12.1. Toxicity

No additional information available

12.2. Persistence and degradability

No additional information available

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

No additional information available

12.4. Mobility in soil

No additional information available

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

No additional information available

12.6. Other adverse effects

No additional information available

13.1. Waste treatment methods

No additional information available

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

15.1.1. EU-Regulations

Contains no substances with Annex XVII restrictions

Contains no REACH candidate substance

Contains no REACH Annex XIV substances.

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany

12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal

Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous

Incident Ordinance)

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No additional information available

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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