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Document ID (ISN)63176
CIS number 94-1512
Year 1993
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 7-0551
Title Propyleneglycolmonomethylether
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p.
Abstract International chemical safety card. Synonym: 1-methoxy-2-propanol. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system). Long-term exposure effects: liquid defats the skin. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 100ppm; 369mg/m3 (ACGIH 1989-1990); TLV (STEL): 150ppm; 553mg/m3 (ACGIH 1989-1990).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; ILO; IPCS; European Communities; WHO; 1-methoxy-2-propanol; UNEP
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; data sheet; irritants; UN; fire hazards; diseases of central nervous system; skin absorption; skin diseases; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; health hazards; fire fighting
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Glycol ethers
Occupational exposure limits