ICSC 0800 - PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE

PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE	ICSC: 0800 (September 1997)
1-Methoxy-2-acetoxypropane Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl ester 1,2-Propanediol monomethyl ether acetate 1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate

CAS #: 108-65-6

UN #: 1993

EC Number: 203-603-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Above 42°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 42°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use alcohol-resistant foam, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles, face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Dry.
PACKAGING

PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE

ICSC: 0800

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃ / CH₃CH(OCOCH₃)CH₂OCH₃ Molecular mass: 132.2 Boiling point: 146°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.96 Solubility in water, g/100ml: 19.8 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.5 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.02 Flash point: 42°C c.c. Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-7.0 (at 200°C)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃ / CH₃CH(OCOCH₃)CH₂OCH₃
Molecular mass: 132.2
Boiling point: 146°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.96
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 19.8
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.5
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.02
Flash point: 42°C c.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-7.0 (at 200°C)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol or vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. Exposure at high levels could cause depression of the central nervous system.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly 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.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol or vapour and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. Exposure at high levels could cause depression of the central nervous system.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly 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.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
EU-OEL: 275 mg/m³, 50 ppm as TWA; 550 mg/m³, 100 ppm as STEL; (skin). MAK: 270 mg/m³, 50 ppm; peak limitation category: I(1); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The technical product may contain impurities which alter the health effects. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 10-36; S: (2)-25

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