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Inhalation: Bring accident victims out into the fresh air. Call a physician immediately in severe cases or if recovery is
not rapid.
Skin contact: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse.
Ingestion: DO NOT DELAY. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If victim is alert, rinse mouth and drink 1/2 to 1 glass of water to help
dilute the material. Transport to nearest medical facility for additional treatment. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Potential acute health effects
Eye contact
Splashes may cause irritation, pain, eye damage.
Inhalation
Vapor inhalation is generally not a problem unless heated or misted. Exposure to vapors over an extended
time period has caused throat irritation and headache. May cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness and
drowsiness. Pulmonary edema and central nervous system depression may also develop. When heated or
misted, has produced rapid, involuntary eye movement and coma.
Skin contact
Irritation, itching, dermatitis.
Ingestion
Initial symptoms in massive dosage parallel alcohol intoxication, progressing to CNS depression, vomiting,
headache, rapid respiratory and heart rate, lowered blood pressure, stupor, collapse, and unconsciousness
with convulsions. Death from respiratory arrest or cardiovascular collapse may follow. Lethal dose in
humans: 100 ml (3-4 ounces pure ethylene glycol).
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Notes to physician
Kidney toxicity may be recognized by blood in the urine or increased or decreased urine flow. Other signs and
symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, lumbar pain shortly after ingestion, and
possibly narcosis and death. Eye irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling,
and/or blurred vision. Skin irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or
blisters. Respiratory irritation signs and symptoms may include a temporary burning sensation of the nose and throat,
coughing, and/or difficulty breathing.
Specific treatments
IMMEDIATE TREATMENT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! May cause significant renal, respiratory, and CNS toxicity. May
cause significant acidosis. Call a doctor or poison control center for guidance.
Protection of first-aiders
N/A
See toxicological information (Section 11)
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder, CO
2
or appropriate foam.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
None known
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Vapors may travel back to ignition source. Closed containers exposed to heat may explode.