| Document ID (ISN) | 76840 |
| CIS number |
01-687 |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
Fiche toxicologique No.25
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| Title |
Ethylene glycol |
| Original title |
Ethylène-glycol [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, CD-ROM CD 613, May 2000. Rev.ed. 4p. Illus. 18 ref. |
| Abstract |
Chemical safety information sheet. Update of data sheet already summarized in CIS 87-411. Acute toxicity: depressive effect on the central nervous system after several hours' delay; pulmonary oedema; hyperglycaemia. Chronic toxicity: irritation of the eye and of the respiratory tract mucous membranes; signs of central nervous system depression. Exposure limits: ceiling value = France: 125mg/m3 (50ppm); USA: 100mg/m3 (ACGIH 1996). EEC number and mandatory labelling codes: No.603-027-00-1; Xn, R22, 203-473-3. Complete datasheet collection on CD-ROM analysed under CIS 01-201. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; ethylene glycol; France; carcinogens |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
neurotoxic effects; pulmonary oedema; corrosive substances; irritants; hyperglycaemia; fire hazards; toxicology; skin absorption; explosion hazards; labelling; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; delayed effects; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; data sheet; dangerous substances |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Occupational exposure limits
Glycols
Alcohols
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