SDS

Product name: CARBOWAX™ POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
FLAKE (Inhibited)
Issue Date: 04/13/2015
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Conditions for safe storage: Store in original container. Use product promptly after opening. Avoid
prolonged exposure to heat and air. Store in the following material(s): Stainless steel. Polypropylene.
Polyethylene-lined container. Teflon. Glass-lined container. Plasite 3066 lined container. Plasite
3070 lined container. 316 stainless steel.
Storage stability
Shelf life: Use within 36 Month
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.
Component
Regulation
Type of listing
Value/Notation
Polyethylene glycol
US WEEL
TWA aerosol
10 mg/m3
Exposure controls
Engineering controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain
airborne levels below exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure
limit requirements or guidelines, general ventilation should be sufficient for most operations. Local
exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.
Individual protection measures
Eye/face protection: Use safety glasses (with side shields).
Skin protection
Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material when prolonged or
frequently repeated contact could occur. If hands are cut or scratched, use gloves
chemically resistant to this material even for brief exposures. Examples of preferred
glove barrier materials include: Neoprene. Nitrile/butadiene rubber (“nitrile” or “NBR”).
Polyvinyl chloride (“PVC” or “vinyl”). NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a
particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account
all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may
be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal
protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the
instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.
Other protection: When prolonged or frequently repeated contact could occur, use
protective clothing chemically resistant to this material. Selection of specific items
such as faceshield, boots, apron, or full-body suit will depend on the task.
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to
exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit
requirements or guidelines, wear respiratory protection when adverse effects, such as
respiratory irritation or discomfort have been experienced, or where indicated by your risk
assessment process. For most conditions no respiratory protection should be needed;
however, if discomfort is experienced, use an approved air-purifying respirator.
The following should be effective types of air-purifying respirators: Organic vapor cartridge
with a particulate pre-filter.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Physical state
Flakes
Color
White