health and safety plan solid waste management unit assessment

ETMLENE GLYCOL 43-2
PERSISTENCE
IN THE SOIL-
WATER SYSTEM
Ethylene glycol is expected to be highly mobile in the
soil/ground-water system. Sorption onto soil is weak and
volatilization is expected to be minimal. Although data on
biodegradation in soil are limited, ethylene glycol is not
expected to be highly persistent.
PATHWAYS
OF
E2POSUR.E
I
The primary pathway of concern from a soil/ground-water
system is the migration of ethylene glycol to ground-water
drinking water supplies, although no data confirm this.
Inhalation or bioaccumulation of ethylene glycol are not
likely to be important exposure pathways.
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Clinical symptoms'include CNS dysfunction with sevsre metabolic
acidosis, cardiopulmonary failure and acute renal
failure.
=so hlw
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x,0 (mgH>
oral 7500 [mouse] (47) inhalation -- no data
skin 19530 [rabbit] (47)
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HANDLING
PRECAUTIONS
(507)
NIOSH approved breathing air equipment or NIOSH approved
face mask with organic vapor cartridge and dust or mist prefilter
(not for we in fire fighting or in atmospheres with
reduced-oxygen content).
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EMERGENCY
FIRST AID
TREATHENT
(507)
m: Give large quantities of salt water and induce
vomiting immediately if individual is conscious. Get
medical attention l J&&&&D: Hove victim to fresh air
mediately and perform artificial respiration if necessary l
m: Remove contsminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and
water l m: Irrigate with large smounts of water
mediately.
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