ICSC 0538 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPHENYL ETHER

ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPHENYL ETHER	ICSC: 0538 (August 2003)
2-Phenoxyethanol Phenyl cellosolve

CAS #: 122-99-6

EC Number: 204-589-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Euphoria. Headache. Drowsiness. Slurred speech.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Dry skin. Numbness. Further see Inhalation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPHENYL ETHER

ICSC: 0538

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂ / C₆H₅OC₂H₄OH Molecular mass: 138.2 Boiling point: 245°C Melting point: 14°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water, g/100ml: 2.7 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.0013 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.8 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 127°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 500°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.2

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂ / C₆H₅OC₂H₄OH
Molecular mass: 138.2
Boiling point: 245°C
Melting point: 14°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 2.7
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.0013
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 127°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 500°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.2

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. This may result in impaired functions.	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. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. The substance may have effects on the central nervous system. This may result in impaired functions.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. This may result in impaired functions.

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.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. The substance may have effects on the central nervous system. This may result in impaired functions.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: 5.7 mg/m³, 1 ppm; peak limitation category: I(1); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The relation between odour and the occupational exposure limit cannot be indicated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 22-36; S: (2)-26

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