2-Phenoxyethanol
Phenyl cellosolve
C8H10O2 / C6H5OC2H4OH
Molecular mass: 138.2
ICSC # 0538
CAS # 122-99-6
RTECS # KM0350000
EC # 603-098-00-9
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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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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
Euphoria.
Headache.
Drowsiness.
Slurred speech.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Redness.
Dry skin.
Numbness of the hands and fingers.
(Further see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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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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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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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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.
(Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.)
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Separated from
strong oxidants.
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Xn symbol
R: 22-36
S: 2-26
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
OILY
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts with strong oxidants.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
MAK: 20 ppm, 110 mg/m3 H;
Peak limitation category: I(2); Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2002).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol,
through the skin
,
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
,
the skin
and
the respiratory tract.
The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
and
peripheral nervous system
, resulting in
impaired functions
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
The substance may have effects on the
central nervous system
, resulting in
impaired functions
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 245°C
Melting point: 14°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 2.7
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.0013
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.8
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Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point:
127°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 500°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.2
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Dowanol EPh Glycol Ether is a trade name.
The relation between odour and the occupational exposure limit cannot be indicated.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0538
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ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPHENYL 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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