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Document ID (ISN)47938
CIS number 87-411
Year 1987
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.25-1987
Title Ethyleneglycol
Original title Ethylène-glycol [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recheche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 1987. 4p. 19 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Health hazards: depression of the central nervous system; irritation of eyes and upper respiratory tract. Exposure limit: ACGIH (USA, ceiling limit, 1986) = 125mg/m3.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; ethylene glycol; France
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; dangerous substances; irritants; fire hazards; toxicology; explosion hazards; absorption; waste disposal; personal protective equipment; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; data sheet; labelling
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Glycols
Alcohols