SDS

Product name: CARBOWAX™ POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
FLAKE (Inhibited)
Issue Date: 04/13/2015
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Hazardous combustion products: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition
to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustion
products may include and are not limited to: Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Container may rupture from gas generation in a fire situation.
Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids.
Do not permit dust to accumulate. When suspended in air dust can pose an explosion hazard.
Minimize ignition sources. If dust layers are exposed to elevated temperatures, spontaneous
combustion may occur. Pneumatic conveying and other mechanical handling operations can generate
combustible dust. To reduce the potential for dust explosions, electrically bond and ground equipment
and do not permit dust to accumulate. Dust can be ignited by static discharge.
Advice for firefighters
Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. Use water
spray to cool fire exposed containers and fire affected zone until fire is out and danger of reignition has
passed. Fight fire from protected location or safe distance. Consider the use of unmanned hose
holders or monitor nozzles. Immediately withdraw all personnel from the area in case of rising sound
from venting safety device or discoloration of the container. Burning liquids may be extinguished by
dilution with water. Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire. Hand held dry chemical or
carbon dioxide extinguishers may be used for small fires. Dust explosion hazard may result from
forceful application of fire extinguishing agents. Move container from fire area if this is possible
without hazard. Burning liquids may be moved by flushing with water to protect personnel and
minimize property damage.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers,
boots, and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected
location or safe distance.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Spilled material may
cause a slipping hazard. Use appropriate safety equipment. For additional information, refer to
Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.
Environmental precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or
groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Contain spilled material if possible.
Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for
additional information.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling: See Section 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL
PROTECTION.
Spills of these organic materials on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the autoignition
temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion.