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OWNER’S MANUAL
Product: ANPROLENE®
Manufactured by:
Andersen Sterilizers, Inc.
Health Science Park
3154 Caroline Drive
Haw River, NC 27258 USA
Information Telephone Number: (336) 376-8622
Emergency Telephone Number
(24 HRS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK)
CHEM-TEL (800)-255-3924
Chemical Name: Ethylene Oxide
Weight By %: 84 to 97%
Chemical Family: Epoxide
Formula: (CH
2)2O
Molecular Weight: 44.06 gms/mole
CAS Number: 75-21-8
CAS Name: Oxirane
Synonyms: EO, EtO, Dihydroxirene,
1-2 Epoxyethane, Dimethylene Oxide,
Oxane, Oxirane, Alkene Oxide, Alpha/
Beta-Oxidoethane, Oxacyclopropane.
Product Uses: Chemical intermediate for production of anti-
freeze, polyester resins, non-ionic surfactants
and specialty solvents; sterilizing agent for
controlling microorganisms in health care
applications; fumigant for controlling insect
infestation in whole and ground spices and
cosmetics.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Colorless liquid or heavier-than-air gas with a sweet, ether-like odor.
Extremely flammable liquefied gas which burns in the absence of
oxygen and can explode when exposed to elevated temperatures.
Toxic when inhaled. Causes severe skin and eye irritation or burns
and respiratory tract irritation; effects may be delayed. Harmful if
swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Contact with liquid may
cause frostbite.
APPENDIX F
Material Safety Data Sheets—Ethylene Oxide
Section 1
Chemical Product & Company Identification
Section 2
Composition/ Information on Ingredients
Section 3
Hazard Identification
Statement of Hazards:
DANGER!
Extremely flammable liquid and gas under pressure. May form
explosive mixtures with air. Highly reactive. May be harmful if in-
haled and may cause delayed lung injury, respiratory system and
nervous system damage. Inhalation may cause dizziness or drowsi-
ness. Liquid contact may cause frostbite. May cause allergic skin
reaction. Harmful if swallowed. May cause adverse blood effects,
liver and kidney damage based on animal data. Cancer and repro-
ductive hazard.
HAZARD RATINGS: (0 = minimum; 4 = maximum)
HMIS RATING
: Health = 3
Flammability = 4
Reactivity = 3
Personal Protection Code = x (Consult your
supervisor or standard operating procedures
for special handling directions.)
NFPA RATING
: Health = 3
Flammability = 4
Reactivity = 3
Exposure Limits:
TWA (8 hr)
STEL (15-min)
OSHA 1 ppm 5 ppm
ACGIH 1 ppm n/a
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation; eye contact, skin
contact/absorption
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
: Effects include
skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation or burns. Central nervous
system effects initially cause headache, dizziness and nausea and in
extreme cases, unconsciousness and death. Peripheral nerve dam-
age may result in muscular weakness, giddiness, irrational behavior
and loss of sensation in the extremities. Dulling of the sense of smell
may occur.
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION
: Inhaling concentrated vapor may cause serious
health effects. Inhalation may progressively cause mucous mem-
brane and respiratory irritation, headache, vomiting, cyanosis, drowsi-
ness, weakness, in coordination, CNS depression, lachrymation,
nasal discharge and salivation, gasping, and labored breathing.
Delayed effects may include nausea, diarrhea, edema of the lungs,
paralysis and convulsions. NOTE: Ethylene oxide has a high odor
threshold (>250 ppm) and the sense of smell does not provide ade-
quate protection against its toxic effects.
EYE CONTACT:
Liquid ethylene oxide is severely irritating and
corrosive to the eyes and contact can cause swelling of the conjunc-
tiva and irreversible corneal injury. Contact with liquid ethylene oxide
can cause frostbite. Vapors may cause eye irritation, tearing, red-
ness and swelling of the conjunctiva.
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