This msds complies with the canadian controlled product. The spore suspensions are pure suspensions of spores with known resistance characteristics and a variety of population levels standardized per 0. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Ethylene oxide is a flammable gas with a somewhat sweet odor. Ethylene oxide, called oxirane by iupac, is an organic compound with the formula c 2 h 4 o. Ethylene oxide is also used as a sterilizing agent for medical equipment and a fumigating agent for spices. This product may be used only in nonportable commercial vacuum or gastight chambers designed for use with 20% ethylene oxide, 80% carbon dioxide.
Occupational safety and health administration osha, labor. Lewis, environment canada, ottawa, canada published under the joint sponsorship of the united nations environment programme, the. Ethylene oxide is usually stored andor transported as a liquid under moderate pressure. Ethylene oxide production ethylene oxide is a raw material that is used industrially for making many consumer products as well as nonconsumer chemicals and intermediates. Ethylene oxide safety data sheet p4798 this sds conforms to u. The epoxy cycle of ethylene oxide is an almost regular triangle with bond angles of about 60 and a significant angular strain corresponding to the energy of 105 kjmol. Eo sterilization assures that a safe and sterile product will be delivered to the market each and every time. Its estimated halflife in the atmosphere is 69 days during summer months to 149 days during winter months. Osha publications ethylene oxide occupational safety. Exposure to ethylene oxide may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulty, drowsiness, weakness, exhaustion, eye and skin burns, frostbite, and reproductive effects. Ethylene oxide is a colorless and flammable gas with a faintly sweet odor. Oshas small business guide for ethylene oxide osha 3359 2009 english. Ethylene oxide is usually stored andor transported as a liquid under pressure.
Ucon and synalox diolinitiated ethylene oxidepropylene oxide polyglycols are used as lubricant base stocks in dozens of industries, in applications such as metalworking fluids, hydraulicfluid components, and textile lubricants. It is produced by direct oxidation of ethylene with air or oxygen. It is also used as a fumigant in certain agricultural products and as a sterilant for medical equipment and supplies. The acute shortterm effects of ethylene oxide in humans consist mainly of central nervous. Propylene oxide is also used to manufacture functional fluids by reaction of propylene oxide or mixtures of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide with glycols, glycerin, alcohols, and phenols. Ethylene oxide reacts in the air to form formic acid, which is a naturally occurring chemical. Dow ethylene oxide eo is a colorless, flammable, reactive material with a somewhat sweet, etherlike odor.
Workplace exposure exposure can occur either in a facility that manufactures propylene oxide or in the various industrial or manufacturing facilities that use propylene oxide. The process involves exposing products to ethylene oxide gas under vacuum in a sealed chamber. Propylene oxide is used in the production of industrial and consumer products. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8. Raw materials for the production of synthetic resin and chemicals of basic petrochemicals polyethylene, ethylene oxide restrictions on use. Synaloxand uconbutanolpropylene oxideethylene oxide based polyglycols are colorless to yellow liquids with a mild odor and low volatility.
Osha, cma, ansi and canadian whmis standards part i what is the material and what do i need to know in an emergency. Ethylene glycol industrial ethylene glycol meglobalglycolsolv ethylene glycol, section 4. Ethylene oxide sterilization for medical devices fda. Crosstex manufactures a wide range of spore suspensions utilized in ethylene oxide eo sterilization processes. Ethylene oxide and propylene oxide mixture, with not more than 30% ethylene oxide.
Safety data sheet, per the requirements of the osha hazard communication standard 29. Propylene glycols consume another 20% of the total, and propylene glycol ethers consume about 5%. Ethylene, gaseous c 2h 4 ethylene, liquefied c 2h 4 cryogenic. Studyhazard statement category 1 category 2 category 3 category 4 category 5. Chemical product and company identification product name. Based on the uses for this product, the public could be exposed through. The mutual solubility of ethylene oxide and supercritical carbon dioxide was studied at t 308 k in the pressure range p 4. Safety and health topics ethylene oxide occupational. Synalox and ucon butanolpropylene oxide ethylene oxide. Gas a may react explosively even in the absence of air. Safety data sheet according to eg 19072006 product name. Because it is a strained ring, ethylene oxide easily participates in a number of addition reactions that. Oshaniosh spirometry infosheet a spirometry breathing test shows how well you can move air in and out of your lungs. High purity ethylene oxide hpeo is a colourless, highly reactive and flammable gas at room temperature.
For ethylene oxide sterilization, two voluntary consensus standards ansi aami iso 115. Station road, coleshill b46 1jy birmingham united kingdom 01675462424 en english sds ref sds056clp 111 danger section 1. Ethylene oxide sterilization is an important sterilization method that manufacturers widely use to keep medical devices safe. Ethylene oxide please note that the layout and pagination of this pdf file are not identical to those of the printed cicad first draft prepared by r. Pharmacopoeia eu pharmacopoeia reagents ph eur ref num. R363738 irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Because it reacts readily with other chemicals, hpeo is one of the most versatile intermediates and is used to produce many derivative products. For comparison, in alcohols the coh angle is about 110. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking trade name.
Propylene oxide and ethylene oxide mixture, with not more than 30% ethylene oxide. The products range from completely soluble to partially soluble in water depending upon the relative proportion of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide in the product. Polyether polyols consume the largest share of propylene oxide using between 6070% of the total global volume. Ethylene oxide eto is produced in large volumes and is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of several industrial chemicals, the most notable of which is ethylene glycol. Ril msds ethylene oxide reliance industries limited. Workers may be harmed from exposure to ethylene oxide. Workplace exposure exposure can occur either in a facility that manufactures propylene oxide or in the various industrial or. Ethylene oxide is a volatile compound, meaning that it does not persist for a long time in the environment. Control technology for ethylene oxide sterilization in. Us epa, pesticide product label, ethylene oxide, 052020.
Ethylene oxide is a manmade chemical that is used primarily to make ethylene glycol a chemical used to make antifreeze and polyester. Safety data sheet ethylene oxide linde hiq linde gas. July 1, 2014 product uses1,4 ethylene is primarily used as a reactive monomer chemical building block make polyethylene and as an intermediate in the production of other organic compounds, such as ethylene dichloride and ethylene oxide. Osha publications ethylene oxide occupational safety and. Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution, with not less than 8% but less than 20% hydrogen peroxide. Oshaniosh spirometry infosheet a spirometry breathing test shows how well you can. It is intended to provide general information to persons who may handle or store ethylene oxide. This product may be used only in facilities that meet the requirements of the ethylene oxide standard 29 cfr 1910. The ethylene oxide product stewardship guidance manual was prepared by the american chemistry councils ethylene oxideethylene glycols panel panel. Ethylene oxide also known as eo or eto processing is widely used for the sterilization of healthcare devices and instruments.
Substance any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation. Station road, coleshill b46 1jy birmingham united kingdom 01675462424 en english sds ref sds056clp 111 danger. Permissible exposure limit pel for the amount of ethylene oxide in your workplace air. The types of functional fluids produced include heat transfer fluids, hydraulic fluids, and lubricants. It is used in the production of ethylene glycol and other oxide derivatives such as glycol ethers. Understanding oshas exposure monitoring requirements osha 3325 2007 english. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for indepth training or. Safety data sheet mono ethylene glycol 1 identification of the substancepreparation and companyundertaking application automotive industry. The pel for ethylene oxide is set at one part of ethylene oxide per million parts of air 1 part per million, or 1 ppm. Ethylene oxide solution r2 shelf life on ship date. The major use of ethylene oxide is as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of ethylene glycol. Do not use for purposes other than those recommended. Ril msds ethylene oxide reliance industries limited material safety data sheet. Safety data sheet air liquide msds document library.
The products range from completely soluble to partially soluble in water depending upon the relative proportion of. Ucon and synalox diolinitiated ethylene oxide propylene. Osha solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the office of management and budgets omb approval of the information collection requirements specified in the ethylene oxide standard eto. Control technology for ethylene oxide sterilization in hospitals. Substance safety data sheet for ethylene oxide nonmandatory. Eto is used in the manufacture of ethylene glycol, surfactants, ethanolamines, glycol ethers, and other organic. Ethylene oxide sds ref al069 air liquide australia limited level 9 380 st.
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. Ethylene oxide c2h4o safety data sheet sds p4798 praxair, inc. National institute for occupational safety and health. The spore suspensions allow for direct inoculation of products, typically to. Oshaniosh spirometry infosheet a spirometry breathing test shows how well you can move air.
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