Additional information may be obtained by calling the evercoat msds hotline at 18007297600. Studies on mechanisms of carcinogenesis ethylene oxide is a directacting alkylating agent that forms adducts with biological macromolecules, including hemoglobin and dna. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above tlv. Ethylene sds ref al064 air liquide australia limited level 9 380 st. May 1, 2014 the dow chemical company page 4 of 7 secondary infections, which can lead to pneumonia. The intent is not to provide an exhaustive list of analytical methods that could be used to detect and quantify ethylene oxide. Because of the potential for violent decomposition, containers of ethylene oxide must be properly blanketed with an inert gas and given extraordinary protection against fire exposure store only where temperature will not exceed 125f 52c. Analysis of reproductive health hazard information on material safety data sheets for lead and the ethylene glycol ethers.
There also is some evidence linking ethylene oxide exposure to reproductive effects. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Copper alloys may be used only where gas mixtures do not contain free acetylene at any. These procedures were designed and tested for internal use by osha personnel. Safety msds sheets home page of the dieckmann group.
Ethylene oxide is produced by a gas phase reaction of ethylene and oxygen over a fixed bed silverbased catalyst in multitubular reactors. It is intended to provide general information to persons who may handle or store ethylene oxide. Reacts violently or ignites with ethylene glycol above 100 deg. Assistance branch tab, has established an ethylene oxide eto surveillance program at the national institutes of health nih. Ethylene oxide, called oxirane by iupac, is an organic compound with the formula c 2 h 4 o. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. Because it is a strained ring, ethylene oxide easily participates in a number of addition reactions that. Ethylene oxide osha method 1010 version 2 march 2007, revised march 2014. Ethylene oxide program national institutes of health.
Safety data sheet ethylene oxide linde hiq linde gas. Health information in material safety data sheets for a chemical. Chemical storage and segregation cornell university. Do not use this product without fully reading and understanding the label, the current msds, and the osha ethylene oxide standard 29 cfr 1910. Volatilization of propylene oxide from the aquatic environment may be an important transport mechanism.
Of this number, 22% were estimated to be exposed to the gas and 78% were exposed to materials containing ethylene oxide 5. Handling secure cylinder when using to protect from falling. Ethylene oxide vapor may be initiated into explosive decomposition in absence of air hess, l. A small amount less than 1% is used to control insects in some stored agricultural products and a very small amount is used in hospitals to sterilize medical. High purity ethylene oxide hpeo is a colourless, highly reactive and flammable gas at room temperature. Epa has concluded that ethylene oxide is carcinogenic to.
Ethylene oxide, 1,4dioxane, styrene, in the presence of air and high temperature or prolonged exposure of styreneair mixture to sunlight, can react to form styrene oxide. Sampling and analytical methods ethylene oxide 1010. Incompatible with acetaldehyde, chlorine, ethylene oxide, isocyanates, acids, alkaline earth, alkali metals, caustics. The ethylene oxide units are equipped with advanced process control, gas detection and emergency shutdown systems. Us epa, pesticide product label, ethylene oxide, 052020.
Ensure activity of vitally important functions until the arrival of the doctor artificial respiration, inhalation of oxygen, heart massage. Analytical methods the purpose of this chapter is to. The reaction is exothermic and eo is recovered from the gas stream, purified and stored. Mention of any company name or commercial product does not constitute endorsement by osha. Ethylene oxide sds ref al069 air liquide australia limited level 9 380 st. Ethylene oxide 1614 centers for disease control and. Metal fittings containing magnesium, copper or silver should be avoided, since traces of acetylene in ethylene oxide may produce metal acetylides capable of detonating the vapor mca sd38, 1971. Workers may be harmed from exposure to ethylene oxide. If released to the atmosphere, propylene oxide will react in the vapor phase with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals with an estimated halflife of approximately 30 days. Ethylene oxide in the gaseous form is the most common form of gaseous sterilization. Ethylene oxide handling completely read this guide prior to handling containers.
Ethylene oxide c2h4o safety data sheet sds p4798 praxair, inc. Ethylene oxide is a manmade chemical that is used primarily to make ethylene glycol a chemical used to make antifreeze and polyester. Exposure to ethylene oxide may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulty, drowsiness, weakness, exhaustion, eye and skin burns, frostbite, and reproductive effects. Chromium probably occurs as the insoluble criii oxide. Ril msds ethylene oxide reliance industries limited. Ethylene oxide studies on mechanisms of carcinogenesis. Ethylene oxide name and address of registrant include zip code sterigenics u. National institute for occupational safety and health niosh, may 1994.
Crystalbond 555 only available as paper copy, see binder in bard 316. Peters a, nandita akunuri a, joshua hleb ak a, vijay gupta a, qinghe zheng a, s. Method 3702 ethylene oxide by portable gc describes fieldreadable gas chromatography for the determination of ethylene oxide. The gas infiltrates packages as well as products themselves to kill microorganisms that are left during production or packaging processes.
If patient is unconscious, or in case of danger of blackout, transport patient in a stabilised. The national library of medicine hazardous substance database. Osha, cma, ansi and canadian whmis standards part i what is the material and what do i need to know in an emergency. Post no smokingno open flames signs in storage and use areas. The principal application of ethylene oxide is the manufacture of ethene glycol or ethylene glycol and higher alcohols used in automotive antifreeze, explosives, cellophane, synthetic rubbers and lubricants as well as solvents and hydraulic fluids. Because it reacts readily with other chemicals, hpeo is one of the most versatile intermediates and is used to produce many derivative products. Ethylene oxide is a colorless and flammable gas with a faintly sweet odor. Shortterm exposures can also affect the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as drowsiness, disorientation, nausea, and vomiting. Only properly trained personnel should handle ethylene oxide. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Ethylene oxide is a flammable gas with a somewhat sweet odor. It is produced by direct oxidation of ethylene with air or oxygen.
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