SDS

Product name: CARBOWAX™ POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
FLAKE (Inhibited)
Issue Date: 04/13/2015
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Other hazards
Slipping hazard.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms: CARBOWAX PEG 3350
This product is a substance.
Component
CASRN
Concentration
Polyethylene glycol
25322-68-3
> 99.0 %
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General advice: If potential for exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective
equipment.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.
Skin contact: Wash off with plenty of water.
Eye contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after the
initial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effects occur, consult a
physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.
Ingestion: No emergency medical treatment necessary.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Aside from the information found
under Description of first aid measures (above) and Indication of immediate medical attention and
special treatment needed (below), any additional important symptoms and effects are described in
Section 11: Toxicology Information.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to physician: Absorption may be promoted by damaged skin. J Pharm Sci. 1985
Oct;74(10):1062-6; Burns Incl Therm Inj 1982 Sep;9(1):49-52. No specific antidote. Treatment of
exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon
dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General purpose
synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but will be less effective.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture