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TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL ICSC: 1160
March 1996
2,2'-(1,2-Ethanediyl bis (oxy))-bisethanol
2,2'-Ethylenedioxybis(ethanol)
Triglycol

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CAS # 112-27-6 C 6H 1 4O 4/HOCH 2(CH 2CH 2O) 2CH 2OH
RTECS # YE4550000 Molecular mass: 150.2

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


EXPOSURE


Inhalation
Ventilation.

Skin
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. 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 and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.


EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0;


IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
HYGROSCOPIC COLOURLESS LIQUID.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

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.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 285°C
Melting point: -5 to -7°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.02
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2
Flash point: 165°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 371°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-9.2
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.24 to -1.9 (calc.)

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA


NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated, but none has been found.

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Programme on
Chemical Safety
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