Propylglycol
2-Propoxyethanol
Propyl cellosolve
C5H12O2
Molecular mass: 104.2
ICSC # 0607
CAS # 2807-30-9
RTECS # KM2800000
UN # 1993
EC # 603-095-00-2
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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 57°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 57°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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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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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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Redness.
Dry skin.
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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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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Ventilation.
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
Personal protection:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
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Fireproof.
Separated from
strong oxidants.
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Xn symbol
R: 21-36
S: 2-26-36/37-46
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:
Reacts with strong oxidants.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
MAK: 20 ppm, 86 mg/m3 H;
Peak limitation category: I(2); Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2004).
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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 substance
is severely irritating to
the eyes
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mildly
to
the skin
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and
is irritating to
the respiratory tract
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The substance may cause effects on the
blood
, resulting in
lesions of blood cells
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 149-152°C
Melting point: -90°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.91
Solubility in water:
miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 130
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.6
Flash point:
57°C c.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.3-16
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.08
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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EGnPE is also used as a name.
The relation between odour and the occupational exposure limit cannot be indicated.
Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-III
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0607
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ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPROPYL 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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