Material Safety Data Sheet: BJ Services Company

BJ SERVICES Region:
COMPANY
Europe Africa
MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
SECTION I - PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Name: Diethylene Glycol (DEG)

Product Use: Solvent.
Chemical Family: Glycol
Contact Address:
BJ Services Company (UK) Limited
Badentoy Avenue, Badentoy Park
Porthlethen, Aberdeen, Scotland AB12 4YB
Phone: +44 (0) 1224 401 401 Fax: +44 (0) 1224 401 501
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: +44 (0) 1224 401 401 (24 HRS)
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Risk Safety Hazard

CAS # % Phrases Phrases Symbol
Diethylene glycol
000111-46-6 100
SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
No specific hazards in conjunction with appropriate handling and precautionary measures.
SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION:
If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if
breathing becomes difficult.
INGESTION:
Rinse mouth with water several times. Give victim plenty of water. Induce vomiting ONLY on the advice of
a physician. Get medical attention! If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to prevent aspiration.
EYES:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention if irritation persists.
SKIN:
Flush skin with water. Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before
reuse. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
SECTION V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
NFPA-FLAMMABILITY CODE: 1
FLASHPOINT (METHOD): 124°C (CC)
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): 1.6
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): 10.8
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 224°C
SPECIAL HAZARDS:
Product will burn at elevated temperatures. May form flammable vapour-air mixture.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water fog, carbon dioxide, alcohol foam, dry chemical.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:

Fire-fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when fighting
chemical fires. Cool exposed containers with water spray.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

Oxides of carbon.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear specified protective equipment. Remove sources of ignition. Small spills - Cover spill with absorbent
material. Scoop absorbed material into a suitable container for disposal. Large spills - Dike to contain.
Prevent from entering sewers or waterways. Recover product to suitable containers or vessel for reuse, if
possible, or for disposal. Use only explosion proof transfer equipment.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Use only in a well ventilated area. Wear specified protective equipment.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep away from heat. Keep away from
ignition sources. Keep away from incompatible materials.
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
SPECIFIC ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

Use only in well ventilated area. Adequate ventilation should be provided to keep concentrations below
acceptable exposure limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Appropriate respiratory protection shall be worn when applied engineering controls are not adequate to
protect against inhalation exposure. Chemical resistant goggles. Butyl rubber gloves. Rubber
apron. Rubber boots. Coveralls.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
Diethylene glycol
000111-46-6 UK OES, TWA-ppm=23, TWA-mg/m3=101
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid

COLOR: Clear, colorless
ODOR: Very mild
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.12 @ 20°C
VAPOR PRESSURE: < 0.001 kPa @ 20°C
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): 3.66
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
BOILING POINT: 245°C
FREEZING POINT: -6.5°C
pH: Not available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible.
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL
DISTRIBUTION: Not available
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions of use.
INCOMPATIBILITY/CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY:
Strong oxidizers. Strong acids. Strong alkalis.
HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Eye contact. Skin contact.
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:
INHALATION: Not a likely exposure route, unless product is heated or misted. Inhalation of solution
vapor or mist may cause headache, nausea and/or respiratory tract irritation.
INGESTION: Not a likely exposure route. May cause headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting,
gastrointestinal irritation and central nervous system depression. May cause kidney damage.
EYE CONTACT: May cause mild eye irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause mild skin irritation.

ACUTE TOXICITY:
Diethylene glycol
000111-46-6 LD50 (oral) : 12565 mg/kg (rat)
CHRONIC EFFECTS:
May cause central nervous system depression. May cause kidney damage.
SENSITIZATION: Not known.

CARCINOGENICITY: This product is not classified as a carcinogen in accordance with COSHH
Regulations.- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
MUTAGENICITY: Not known.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not known.
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
AQUATIC TOXICITY:
This product appears on PARCOM Decision 94/1.
This product is present on the "OCNS (Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme) List of Notified Chemicals"
and has been rated as a Category 0.
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL:
Disposal should be made in accordance with EC, national and local regulations.
SECTION XIV - SHIPPING INFORMATION
SHIPPING NAME:
NOT RESTRICTED
AIR-ICAO/IATA
NA
SEA-IMO/IMDG
NA
ADR/RID-ADNR
NA
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
NAME(S) ON LABEL:
NOT REGULATED
RISK PHRASES:
NA
SAFETY PHRASES:
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/1997

REVISIONS:
Not applicable (first issue).
PREPARED BY: Chemical Technology Centre
REFERENCES:
Suppliers' Literature.
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 9th ed.; N. Irving Sax, 1996.
CCINFOdisc (Core Collection), Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and
Safety, 1996.
European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by
road (ADR)and protocol of signature, United Nations, New York and Geneva,
1996. Vols. I, II.
International Marine Dangerous Goods Code, 1996, International Maritime
Organisation, consolidated ed., 1996.
Dangerous Goods Regulations, 38th ed., International Air Transport
Association, 1997.
Approved Supply List (Third Edition)-CHIP 1997, Health and Safety Commission,
Norwich, 1997.
EH40/97 Occupational Exposure Limits 1997, Health and Safety Executive,
Norwich, 1997.
Approved guide to the classification and labelling of substances and
preparations dangerous for supply (Third Edition)-CHIP 1997, Health and Safety
Commission, Norwich, 1997.

"Information contained herein has been provided in good faith and reasonable efforts have been made to
ensure its reliability, however BJ Services Company accepts no liability for damage arising from the use of
this information."
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SECTION I - PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Name: Diethylene Glycol (DEG)

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Ingredient Risk Safety Hazard

SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

No specific hazards in conjunction with appropriate handling and precautionary measures.

SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES

SECTION V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE

SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

SPECIFIC ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid

SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions of use.

HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Eye contact. Skin contact.

ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:

EYE CONTACT: May cause mild eye irritation.

SKIN CONTACT: May cause mild skin irritation.

SENSITIZATION: Not known.

SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

SECTION XIV - SHIPPING INFORMATION

SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION

SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION

ISSUE DATE: 02/12/1997

Revision: 1 Status: Approved & Released MSDS

Revision: Sec/Para Change Made: Date

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