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Document ID (ISN)65052
CIS number 95-1233
Year 1993
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 8-0660
Title Hexylene glycol
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p.
Abstract International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of the eyes and skin. Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis; may affect the kidneys. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 25ppm, 121mg/m3 (ceiling) (ACGIH 1990-1991).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; hexylene glycol; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; data sheet; UN; fire hazards; renal damage; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; health hazards; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Alcohols
Occupational exposure limits
Glycols