Flash Point: 241°F Autoignition Temperature: 801°F
Lower Explosive Limit: 3.2% Upper Explosive Limit: 15.3%
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Container may rupture from gas generation or
eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids.
Extinguishing Media: Water fog or fine spray. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are
preferred if available. General purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein
foams may function, but much less effectively. Carbon dioxide. Dry Chemical. Do not
use direct water stream. May spread fire.
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.
Special Firefighting 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 re-ignition 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. 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.
Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire
fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, pants, boots, and gloves). If
protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected location or
safe distance.
Section VI - Accidental Release Measures
Avoid entry into sewers or natural waters.
Small Spills: Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent or other absorbent material.
Persons not wearing proper personal protective equipment should be excluded from area
of spill. Collect material with vacuum cleaner.
Large Spills: Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from area of
spill until clean-up has been completed. Stop spill at source, dike area of spill to prevent
spreading, pump liquid to salvage tank. Remaining liquid may be taken up on sand, clay,
earth, floor absorbent, or other absorbent material and shoveled into containers. Do not
flush into sewers. Material should be placed in a container for recovery or transfer to a
disposal facility.
Section VII - Handling and Storage
Avoid ingestion and skin and eye contact. Practice reasonable caution and personal
cleanliness. Product on surfaces can cause slippery conditions. Containers of this material
may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues
Product Name: Ethylene Glycol
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