ICSC 0364 - 2-ETHOXYETHYL ACETATE

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2-ETHOXYETHYL ACETATE

ICSC: 0364
_{November 2003}

Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate
2-Ethoxyethanol acetate
Acetic acid, 2-ethoxyethyl ester
Cellosolve acetate
Ethyl glycol acetate

CAS No: 111-15-9
RTECS No: KK8225000
UN No: 1172
EC No: 607-037-00-7

C₆H₁₂O₃ / CH₃COOCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₃
Molecular mass: 132.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 51.1°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 51.1°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Unconsciousness.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. (Further see Inhalation).	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting. (Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.)	EU classification T Symbol R: 60-61-20/21/22 S: 53-45 Note: E UN classification UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Pack Group: III

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1172 NFPA Code: H1; F2; R	Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids. Keep in the dark.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 5 ppm, 27 mg/m³, as TWA; (skin); BEI issued (ACGIH 2005).
MAK: (Sum ethylene glycol monoethyl ether & its acetate): 2 ppm, 11 mg/m³; skin absorption (H); Peak limitation category: II(8); Pregnancy risk group: B; (DFG 2007).

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

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The vapour is mildly irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the blood, resulting in lesions of blood cells and kidney impairment at high levels. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure far above the OEL may result in unconsciousness.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the blood, resulting in lesions of blood cells, anaemia and kidney impairment. May cause toxicity to human reproduction or development.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 156°C
Melting point: -62°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.97 (at 20°C)
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 23
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.27
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01)
Flash point: 51.1°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 379°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.3-14
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.24

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Occupational Exposure Limits.

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Updated by AS. Approved by GS. Last update: 29.01.2008