ICSC 0538 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPHENYL ETHER

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ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPHENYL ETHER

ICSC: 0538
_{May 2003}

2-Phenoxyethanol
Phenyl cellosolve

CAS No: 122-99-6
RTECS No: KM0350000
EC No: 603-098-00-9

C₈H₁₀O₂ / C₆H₅OC₂H₄OH
Molecular mass: 138.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Euphoria. Headache. Drowsiness. Slurred speech.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Dry skin. Numbness of the hands and fingers. (Further see Inhalation).	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	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. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
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. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.)	Xn Symbol R: 22-36 S: (2-)26

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
NFPA Code: H3; F1; R0	Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
MAK: 20 ppm, 110 mg/m³; H; Peak limitation category: I(2); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2002).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin, 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 is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, resulting in impaired functions.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the central nervous system, resulting in impaired functions.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 245°C Melting point: 14°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 2.7 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.0013 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.8 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 127°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 500°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.2

NOTES

Dowanol EPh Glycol Ether is a trade name.
The relation between odour and the occupational exposure limit cannot be indicated.

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