Polyethylene Glycol, 400

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Polyethylene Glycol, 400

Other Names

PEG 400

Product Number(s)

19720, EMS19720

CAS Number

25322-68-3

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

Warning

Hazard Statement(s)

Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Skin

Not available.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

No information provided.

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

Skin Contact

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

Eye Contact

Rinse eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult doctor.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Environmental precautions

• Dilute with plenty of water.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Wear protective clothing.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless liquid.

Odour

Characteristic.

pH

Not determined.

Vapour Pressure

Not determined.

Density

1.12g/cm³

Boiling Point

Undetermined

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

Not applicable.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not determined.

Ignition Temperature

Not determined.

Formula

H(OCH₂CH₂)nOH

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

Not available.

Eye contact

Irritating effect.

Skin contact

No irritant effect.

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

Not available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water.
• Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

Not regulated.

Proper shipping name

Not regulated.

Transport hazard class

Not regulated.

Packing group

Not regulated.

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

Not applicable.

Additional information

Not available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Substance is not listed.

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

27 February 2026

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.