Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose
(C2H602)x
Molecular mass: Polymer, variable molecular mass
ICSC # 1559
CAS # 9004-62-0
RTECS # FJ5958000
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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, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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•Eyes
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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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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.
Sweep spilled substance into containers.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
POWDER
Physical Dangers:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
irritating fumes
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Risk:
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
May cause mechanical irritation.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Density: see Notes
Solubility in water: good
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Auto-ignition temperature: 380°C
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Softening temperature: 135-140°C. The physicochemical properties may vary depending on the molecular mass.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1559
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HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
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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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