ICSC 1491 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL ISOPROPYL ETHER

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ETHYLENE GLYCOL ISOPROPYL ETHER

ICSC: 1491
_{October 2004}

2-Isopropoxyethanol
2-(1-Methoxyethoxy)-ethanol
Isopropyl glycol
4-Methyl-3-oxa-1-pentanol
Isopropyl oxitol
EGiPE

CAS No: 109-59-1
RTECS No: KL5075000
UN No: 1993
EC No: 603-013-00-5

C₅H₁₂O₂ / (CH₃)₂CHOCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 104.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 44°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 44°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.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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	Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.	Xn Symbol R: 20/21-36 S: (2-)24/25 UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Pack Group: III

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-III NFPA Code: H1; F3; R0	Cool. Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 25 ppm as TWA; (skin); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 5 ppm, 22 mg/m³; skin absorption (H); Peak limitation category: II(8); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004).

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

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 is irritating to the eyes, and is mildly irritating to the skin and the respiratory tract.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the blood, resulting in anaemia.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point at 99kPa: 139.5-144.5°C Melting point: -60°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.903 at 20°C Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 100 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.44 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.6 Flash point: 44°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 240°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.6-13 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.05

NOTES

Isopropyl cellosolve is a trade name.

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