2-Ethoxyethanol
Monoethyl glycol ether
Oxitol
EGEE
Cellosolve
C4H10O2 / CH3CH2OCH2CH2OH
Molecular mass: 90.1
ICSC # 0060
CAS # 110-80-5
RTECS # KK8050000
UN # 1171
EC # 603-012-00-X
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 44°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 44°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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AVOID Exposure OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Drowsiness.
Headache.
Shortness of breath.
Sore throat.
Weakness.
Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
(Further see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Blurred vision.
Redness.
Pain.
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Face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Abdominal pain.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
(Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Ventilation.
Remove all ignition sources.
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
(Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.)
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Fireproof.
Separated from
strong oxidants,
food and feedstuffs
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Keep in the dark.
Cool.
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Airtight.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Note: E
T symbol
R: 60-61-10-20/21/22
S: 53-45
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS
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OILY
LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance can form explosive peroxides.
Reacts
with
strong oxidants
causing fire and explosion hazard.
Attacks many plastic and rubber.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 5 ppm
(as TWA);
(skin); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: 5 ppm, 19 mg/m3 H;
Pregnancy risk group: B; Peak limitation category: II (8)
(DFG 2002).
OSHA PEL: TWA 200 ppm (740 mg/m3) skin
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 ppm (1.8 mg/m3) skin
NIOSH IDLH: 500 ppm See: 110805
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is mildly irritating to
the eyes
and
the respiratory tract
.
The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
,
blood
,
bone marrow
,
kidneys
and
liver
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Exposure at high levels may result in unconsciousness.
Medical observation is indicated.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
The substance may have effects on the
blood
and
bone marrow
, resulting in
anaemia
and
lesions of blood cells
.
May cause toxicity to human reproduction or development.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 135°C
Melting point: -70°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.93
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.5
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.1
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Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 44°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 235°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: (at 93°C) 1.7-15.6
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.540
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-III
NFPA Code: H 2; F 2; R 0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0060
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ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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