ICSC 1571 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER

ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER	ICSC: 1571 (October 2004)
2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol n-Hexyglycol Glycol monohexyl ether EGHE

CAS #: 112-25-4

EC Number: 203-951-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 81.7°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 81.7°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.	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. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER

ICSC: 1571

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₈H₁₈O₂ / C₆H₁₃OCH₂CH₂OH Molecular mass: 146.2 Boiling point: 208.3°C Melting point: -45°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.89 Solubility in water: poor Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 7 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.108 Flash point: 81.7°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 220°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-8.1 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.57

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

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

Formula: C₈H₁₈O₂ / C₆H₁₃OCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 146.2
Boiling point: 208.3°C
Melting point: -45°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.89
Solubility in water: poor
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.108
Flash point: 81.7°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 220°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-8.1
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.57

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 severely irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	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 may have effects on the blood.

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 severely irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

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 may have effects on the blood.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: C; R: 21/22-34; S: (1/2)-26-36/37/39-45

All rights reserved. The published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Neither ILO nor WHO nor the European Commission shall be responsible for the interpretation and use of the information contained in this material.

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations