ICSC 0800 - PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE

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PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE

ICSC: 0800
_{September 1997}

1-Methoxy-2-acetoxypropane
Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl ester
1,2-Propanediol monomethyl ether acetate
1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate

CAS No: 108-65-6
RTECS No: AI8925000
UN No: 1993
EC No: 607-195-00-7

C₆H₁₂O₃ / CH₃CH(OCOCH₃)CH₂OCH₃
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.	Alcohol-resistant foam, Powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 42°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 42°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety spectacles, face shield, 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	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rest. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	EU classification Xi Symbol R: 10-36 S: (2-)25 UN classification UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Pack Group: III

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G35 NFPA Code: H0; F2; R0	Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Dry.

IMPORTANT DATA

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

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK: 50 ppm, 270 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: I(1) Pregnancy risk group: C (DFG 2007).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour or its aerosol 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 substance irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract. Exposure at high level may result in central nervous system depression.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 146°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.96 Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 19.8 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.5 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.02 Flash point: 42°C c.c. Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-7.0 at 200°C

NOTES

Technical product may contain impurities which may change toxic properties.
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Arcosolv PM acetate and Dowanol PGMA glycol ether acetate are trade names.
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Fire fighting, Occupational Exposure Limits.

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