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NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Exposure limits, Respirator Recommendations, First Aid, more...
The Pocket Guide is a source of general industrial hygiene information on several hundred chemicals/classes found in the work environment. Key data provided for each chemical/substance includes name (including synonyms/trade names), structure/formula, CAS/RTECS Numbers, DOT ID, conversion factors, exposure limits, IDLH, chemical and physical properties, measurement methods, personal protection, respirator recommendations, symptoms, and first aid.
- Ethylene Glycol CAS No. 107-21-1
International Chemical Safety Cards
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NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM)
NMAM is a collection of methods for sampling and analysis of contaminants in workplace air, and in the blood and urine of workers who are occupationally exposed.
- Glycols (No. 5523) [PDF - 36 KB]
- Ethylene Glycol (No. 5500) [PDF - 22 KB]
Emergency Response Safety and Health Database
The Emergency Response Safety and Health Database (ERSH-DB) contains accurate and concise information on high-priority chemical, biological and radiological agents that could be encountered by personnel responding to a terrorist event.
Occupational Safety and Health Guideline for Ethylene Glycol [PDF - 366 KB]
Related Resources
ATSDR's Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs): Ethylene Glycol
ATSDR's ToxFAQs: Ethylene Glycol
Toxicological Profile for Ethylene Glycol (ATSDR)
OSHA (Safety and Health Topics): Ethylene Glycol
New Jersey Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets: Ethylene Glycol [PDF - 35 KB]
EPA (Air Toxics): Ethylene Glycol
Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) (EPA): Ethylene Glycol
NLM (Hazardous Substance Data Bank): Ethylene Glycol
NLM (Haz-Map): Ethylene Glycol
NLM (Household Products Database): Ethylene Glycol
European Chemical Substances Information System (ESIS): Ethylene Glycol
WHO (CICAD 45): Ethylene Glycol [PDF - 221 KB]
- Page last reviewed: August 13, 2013
- Page last updated: August 15, 2013
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division