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Document ID (ISN)76959
CIS number 01-982
ISSN - Serial title 0888-1626 - Noticias de seguridad
Year 2001
Convention or series no.
Title Glycidyl isopropyl ether (GIE)
Original title Eter isopropílico de glicidol (EIG) [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information July 2001, Vol.63, No.7, 4p. Insert.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet published by the Consejo Interamericano de Seguridad, 33 Park Place, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA. Exposure limits: 240mg/m3 or 50ppm (OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH); short-term exposure 360mg/m3 or 75ppm (ACGIH). Exposure routes: inhalation and ingestion. Acute toxicity: confusion; moderate irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Chronic toxicity: skin diseases and skin sensitization.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; health hazards; glycidyl isopropyl ether; USA
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; sensitization; fire hazards; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; limitation of exposure; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; respirators; determination in air; medical supervision; translation; data sheet; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Ethylene oxide
Occupational exposure limits
Ethers