Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate
2-Ethoxyethanol acetate
Acetic acid, 2-ethoxyethyl ester
Cellosolve acetate
Ethyl glycol acetate
C6H12O3 / CH3COOCH2CH2OCH2CH3
Molecular mass: 132.2
ICSC # 0364
CAS # 111-15-9
RTECS # KK8225000
UN # 1172
EC # 607-037-00-7
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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 51.1°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 51.1°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 ALL CONTACT!
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•Inhalation
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Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Headache.
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!
Dry skin.
(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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Redness.
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Safety goggles,
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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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.
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.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
(Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.)
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Fireproof.
Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong bases,
strong acids.
Keep in the dark.
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Note: E
T symbol
R: 60-61-20/21/22
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 LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides.
Reacts
with
strong acids
,
strong bases
,
strong oxidants
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 5 ppm, 27 mg/m3, as TWA; (skin); BEI issued (ACGIH 2005).
MAK: (Sum ethylene glycol monoethyl ether & its acetate): 2 ppm, 11 mg/m3 skin absorption (H);
Peak limitation category: II(8); Pregnancy risk group: B;
(DFG 2007).
OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (540 mg/m3) skin
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 ppm (2.7 mg/m3) skin
NIOSH IDLH: 500 ppm See: 111159
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The vapour
is mildly irritating to
the eyes
.
The substance may cause effects on the
blood
, resulting in
lesions of blood cells
and
kidney impairment
at high levels
.
The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
.
Exposure far above the OEL may result in unconsciousness.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
The substance may have effects on the
blood
, resulting in
lesions of blood cells
,
anaemia
and
kidney impairment
.
May cause toxicity to human reproduction or development.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 156°C
Melting point: -62°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.97 (at 20°C)
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 23
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.27
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
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Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01)
Flash point: 51.1°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 379°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.3-14
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.24
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1172
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Occupational Exposure Limits.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0364
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2-ETHOXYETHYL ACETATE
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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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