Polyethylene glycol 400, 5 l

This 5-liter container holds Polyethylene Glycol 400, a hydrophilic embedding agent used in life science applications such as histology and microscopy. The substance, with a molecular weight greater than 600, falls under the category of glycol ethers and polyethers. It is identified by the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number 25322-68-3. This product requires caution due to its potential for causing skin irritation and harm if ingested, as indicated by the Warning signal word according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

• CAS Number: 25322-68-3
• Molecular Formula: C2H6O2
• Molecular Weight: 62.07
• Exact Mass: 62.036779430
• Boiling Point: 387.7 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 9 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 2.14 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H303: May be harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]