Safety Data Sheet

According to Occupational Health and Safety (Classification, Labelling and

Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) Malaysia Regulation 2013

CARBOWAX™ Polyethylene Glycol 200

Version 2.1 Release Date: 12.02.2015

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name : CARBOWAX™ Polyethylene Glycol 200

CAS-No. : 25322-68-3

Synonyms : Polyoxyethylene 200

Recommended use : Use in chemical industry and solar energy application

Restrictions on use : No restriction of use

Manufacturer or supplier's details

Headquarters
Company : PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad

Address : Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers,

Kuala Lumpur City Centre,
50088 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Plant Site
Company : PETRONAS Chemicals Derivatives Sdn Bhd

Address : Administration Complex

Kerteh Industrial Area
KM 106 Jalan Kuala Terengganu - Kuantan
24300 Kerteh, Kemaman,
Terengganu, Malaysia

Emergency telephone : (+609) 830 7555

number
999 (Bomba)
National Poison Centre:
04-6570099 (office hours)
012-4309499 (after office hours)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
GHS Label element
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No information available.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Substance / Mixture : Substance

Hazardous components
No hazardous ingredients

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

If inhaled : If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical

advice.
If symptoms persist, call a medical doctor.

In case of eye contact : Remove contact lenses.

Protect unharmed eye.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

If swallowed : Keep respiratory tract clear.

Do NOT give milk or alcoholic beverages.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If symptoms persist, call a medical doctor.

General advice : Do not leave the victim unattended.

Most important symptoms : No information available.

and effects, both acute and
delayed

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Specific extinguishing : Standard procedure for chemical fires.

methods Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Special protective equipment : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if

for firefighters necessary.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Methods and materials for : Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece).
containment and cleaning up Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Advice on safe handling : For personal protection see section 8.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the
application area.

Storage
Conditions for safe storage : Electrical installations / working materials must comply with

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the technological safety standards.

Materials to avoid : No materials to be especially mentioned.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection : No personal respiratory protective equipment normally
required.

Eye protection : Safety glasses

Skin and body protection : Protective suit

Hygiene measures : General industrial hygiene practice.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : Liquid

Colour : Colourless

Odour : Mild

Odour Threshold : No data available

pH : No data available

Melting point/freezing point : -65 °C

Boiling point/boiling range : > 200 °C

Flash point : 185 °C

Method: ASTM D 93, Pensky-Martens closed cup

Evaporation rate : < 0.01

Upper explosion limit : No data available

Lower explosion limit : No data available

Vapour pressure : < 0.001 hPa (20 °C)

Relative vapour density : 7

Relative density : No data available

Density : No data available

Solubility(ies)

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Water solubility : Soluble

Partition coefficient: n- : No data available

octanol/water

Auto-ignition temperature : No data available

Thermal decomposition : No data available

Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available

Viscosity, kinematic : No data available

Molecular weight : 190 - 210 g/mol

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity : Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.

Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

reactions

Conditions to avoid : Heat, sparks, flame and build-up of static electricity

Incompatible materials : Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition : Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide

products

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity

Product:
Acute oral toxicity : Remarks: No data available

Acute inhalation toxicity : Remarks: No data available

Acute dermal toxicity : Remarks: No data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

Product:
Remarks: No data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Product:
Remarks: No data available

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Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Product:
Exposure routes: Inhalation
Remarks: No data available

Exposure routes: Skin contact

Remarks: No data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

Product:
Germ cell mutagenicity- : No data available
Assessment

Carcinogenicity

Product:
Carcinogenicity - : No data available
Assessment

Reproductive toxicity

Product:
Reproductive toxicity - : No data available
Assessment

STOT - single exposure

Product:
Remarks: No data available

STOT - repeated exposure

Product:
Remarks: No data available

Aspiration toxicity

Product:
No data available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity

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Product:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Poecilia reticulata (guppy)): > 100 mg/lExposure time:
96 h

Toxicity to daphnia and other : LC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 1,000 mg/lExposure
aquatic invertebrates time: 48 h

Toxicity to algae : EC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)):

398.9135 mg/l
Toxicity to fish (Chronic : Remarks: No data available
toxicity)

Toxicity to daphnia and other : Remarks: No data available

aquatic invertebrates
(Chronic toxicity)

Toxicity to microorganisms : IGC50 (Tetrahymena pyriformis): 1,651.512 mg/l

Exposure time: 46 h

Persistence and degradability

Product:
Biodegradability : Remarks: Not persistent and readily biodegradable in water.
Persistent and not readily biodegradable in sediment.

Bioaccumulative potential

Product:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: Does not bioaccumulate.

Mobility in soil

Product:
Mobility : Medium: Soil
Remarks: Weakly absorbed in soil.

Other adverse effects

Product:
Additional ecological : No data available
information

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods
Contaminated packaging : Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste
handling site for recycling or disposal.

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

International Regulation

UNRTDG
Not regulated as a dangerous good
IATA-DGR
Not regulated as a dangerous good
IMDG-Code
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Pollution category : Z
Ship type : 3

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals Malaysia

Regulation - 2013

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or

mixture

The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:

CH INV : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.

TSCA : On TSCA Inventory.

DSL : All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL.

AICS : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.

NZIoC : Not in compliance with the inventory

ENCS : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.

ISHL : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.

KECI : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.

PICCS : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.

IECSC : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.

Inventories

AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), REACH (European Union), ENCS (Japan), ISHL
(Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS (Philippines), TSCA (USA)

16. OTHER INFORMATION

SDS preparation date : 25.09.2014

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Date format : dd.mm.yyyy

The information contained herein is based on our current knowledge and are presented in good
faith and believed to be accurate. The information is to be studied carefully upon consultation of
appropriate expertise, as necessary. No warranty, express or implied, is given as to the quality,
accuracy, reliability, applicability or completeness of the contents of this SDS. The information
presented here pertains only to the product as shipped. It is your responsibility to ensure that any
activities relating to the product comply with all federal, state or local laws. Any hazards
associated with any product regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ
between various locations. Except to the extent required by law, re-publication or retransmission
of this SDS, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

Product Stewardship Advisory:

PETRONAS wishes to create awareness of all the hazards associated with the storage, handling
and use of our products. Carefully studying the accompanying Safety Data Sheets and
disseminating the information to all dependent and interested parties is an essential part of any
Responsible Care programme.

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