ICSC 0718 - TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

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TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 0718
_{April 2004}

2-(2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol
Ethoxytriglycol
Triglycol monoethyl ether
Ethoxytriethylene glycol
TEGEE

CAS No: 112-50-5
RTECS No: KK8950000

C₈H₁₈O₄ / CH₃CH₂(OCH₂CH₂)₃OH
Molecular mass: 178.3

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

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		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 liquid in sealable containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0	Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID. Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 255°C Melting point: -19°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.02 Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.2 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 135°C o.c. Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-6.5 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.79 (calc.)

NOTES

Trioxitol, Poly-solv TE, Triethoxol, Dowanol TE are trade names.
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

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