2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol
n-Hexyglycol
Glycol monohexyl ether
EGHE
C8H18O2 / C6H13OCH2CH2OH
Molecular mass: 146.2
ICSC # 1571
CAS # 112-25-4
RTECS # KL2450000
EC # 603-178-00-3
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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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Above 81.7°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 81.7°C use a closed system, ventilation.
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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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STRICT HYGIENE!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
Burning sensation.
Shortness of breath.
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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!
Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
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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Abdominal pain.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Diarrhoea.
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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.
Personal protection:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
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Separated from
strong oxidants.
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C symbol
R: 21/22-34
S: 1/2-26-36/37/39-45
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
The vapour is heavier than air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides.
Reacts
violently with
strong oxidants
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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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:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is severely irritating to
the eyes
the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The substance may have effects on the
blood
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 208.3°C
Melting point: -45°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.89
Solubility in water:
poor
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 7
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Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.108
Flash point: 81.7°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 220°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-8.1
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.57
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Hexyl cellosolve is a trade name.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1571
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ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL 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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