Propylene Glycol

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If respiratory symptoms persist, get medical advice/attention.

Symptoms: Possible respiratory irritation signs and symptoms may include a temporary burning sensation of the nose and throat, coughing and/or difficulty breathing.

IF ON SKIN: Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush skin with running water, followed by washing with soap, if available. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.

Symptoms: Skin irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness or swelling.

IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes with running water for several minutes, holding eyelids open and occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention.

Symptoms: Eye irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling and/or blurred vision.

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth, then drink a glass of water. Get medical advice/attention if large quantities are swallowed or if you feel unwell.

Symptoms: Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhoea.

Alcohol-resistant foam, water spray or fog. Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be used for small fires only.

Do not use a water jet.

Containers may explode when heated. When heated, vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.

If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area. Cool containers with water spray until well after fire is out.

Ensure adequate ventilation. ELIMINATE all ignition sources. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Avoid breathing mist/vapours and contact with eyes, skin and clothing.

Dike far ahead of large spill for later disposal.

Prevent entry into drains and waterways. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Transfer by mechanical means, such as vacuum truck, to a salvage tank for recovery or safe disposal. Allow residues to evaporate or soak up with an appropriate absorbent material and dispose of safely (see SECTION 13).

Materials: absorbent material

Safety showers and eyewash facilities should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid breathing mist/vapours and contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not ingest. Use personal protective equipment as required (see SECTION 8). Combustible liquid: Keep away from heat and sources of ignition - No smoking. Do not pressurise containers to empty.

Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, protected from frost, heat and sunlight. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid exposure to air and moisture. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep away from incompatible materials (see SECTION 10) and foodstuff containers.

Stable under recommended conditions of storage and handling.

Oxidises on contact with air.

Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Incompatible/reactive with strong oxidising agents, strong acids, strong bases, isocyanates.

Thermal decomposition is highly dependent on conditions. A complex mixture of airborne solids, liquids and gases including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulphur oxides and unidentified organic compounds will be evolved when this material undergoes combustion or thermal or oxidative degradation.