2,2'-(1,2-Ethanediyl bis (oxy))-bisethanol
2,2'-Ethylenedioxybis(ethanol)
Triglycol
C6H14O4 / HOCH2(CH2CH2O)2CH2OH
Molecular mass: 150.2
ICSC # 1160
CAS # 112-27-6
RTECS # YE4550000
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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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•Inhalation
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Ventilation.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Safety spectacles.
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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.
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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.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
HYGROSCOPIC COLOURLESS LIQUID.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK: 1000 mg/m3
Peak limitation category: II(2); Pregnancy risk group: C
(DFG 2008).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour.
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:
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 285°C
Melting point: -5 to -7°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.02
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2
Flash point: 165°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 371°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-9.2
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.24 to -1.9 (calc.)
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated, but none has been found.
NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0;
Card has been partially updated in February 2009: see Occupational Exposure Limits.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1160
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TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL
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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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