ICSC 0718 - TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER	ICSC: 0718 (April 2004)
2-(2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol Ethoxytriglycol Triglycol monoethyl ether Ethoxytriethylene glycol TEGEE

CAS #: 112-50-5

EC Number: 203-978-9

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


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	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.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 0718

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₈H₁₈O₄ / CH₃CH₂(OCH₂CH₂)₃OH Molecular mass: 178.3 Boiling point: 255°C Melting point: -19°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.02 Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.2 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 135°C o.c. Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-6.5 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.79 (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.

Physical dangers
No data.

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

Formula: C₈H₁₈O₄ / CH₃CH₂(OCH₂CH₂)₃OH
Molecular mass: 178.3
Boiling point: 255°C
Melting point: -19°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.02
Solubility in water: very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.2
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 135°C o.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-6.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.79 (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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