ICSC 1571 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER

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ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER

ICSC: 1571
_{October 2004}

2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol
n-Hexyglycol
Glycol monohexyl ether
EGHE

CAS No: 112-25-4
RTECS No: KL2450000
EC No: 603-178-00-3

C₈H₁₈O₂ / C₆H₁₃OCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 146.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 81.7°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 81.7°C use a closed system, ventilation.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.	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	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.	C Symbol R: 21/22-34 S: (1/2-)26-36/37/39-45

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

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

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

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

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 short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes the skin and the respiratory tract.

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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 208.3°C Melting point: -45°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.89 Solubility in water: poor Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 7 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.108 Flash point: 81.7°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 220°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-8.1 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.57

NOTES

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Hexyl cellosolve is a trade name.

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