ICSC 0607 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPROPYL ETHER

ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPROPYL ETHER	ICSC: 0607 (August 2003)
Propylglycol 2-Propoxyethanol Propyl cellosolve EGnPE

CAS #: 2807-30-9

UN #: 1993

EC Number: 220-548-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Above 57°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 57°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPROPYL ETHER

ICSC: 0607

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂ Molecular mass: 104.2 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 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

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂
Molecular mass: 104.2
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
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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin. The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in lesions of blood cells.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin. The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in lesions of blood cells.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: 43 mg/m³, 10 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The relation between odour and the occupational exposure limit cannot be indicated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 21-36; S: (2)-26-36/37-46

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