PROPYLENE GLYCOL (ICSC)

PROPYLENE GLYCOL	ICSC: 0321

Date of Peer Review: July 1997

1,2-Propanediol
Methyl ethylene glycol
1,2-Dihydroxypropane

CAS #	57-55-6	C₃H₈O₂ / CH₃CHOHCH₂OH
RTECS #	TY2000000	Molecular mass: 76.09
UN #
EC/EINECS #	200-338-0

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 99°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 99°C use a closed system, ventilation.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0;

See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.

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PROPYLENE GLYCOL

ICSC: 0321

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS, ODOURLESS, HYGROSCOPIC, VISCOUS LIQUID

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong oxidants, causing fire hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2006).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour 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 irritates the eyes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 188.2°C
Melting point: -59°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.04
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 10.6
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.6

Flash point: 99°C c.c.; 107°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 371°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.6-12.6
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.92

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits.

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       PROPYLENE GLYCOL (JECFA Evaluation)
       Propylene glycol (PIM 443)
       Propylene glycol (SIDS)