ICSC 1573 - PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER	ICSC: 1573 (October 2004)
1-Ethoxy-2-propanol 2-Propanol-1-ethoxy 2PG1EE

CAS #: 1569-02-4

UN #: 1993

EC Number: 216-374-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Above 40°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 40°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.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	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
Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Personal protection: face shield. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 1573

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH MILD ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂ / CH₃CH₂OCH₂CHOHCH₃ Molecular mass: 104.2 Boiling point: 133°C Melting point: -100°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.896 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 36.6 Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 1 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.6 Flash point: 40°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 255°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.3-12 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.3 Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate = 1): 0.54 Viscosity: 2.32 mm²/s at 20°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH MILD ODOUR.

Physical dangers

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

Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂ / CH₃CH₂OCH₂CHOHCH₃
Molecular mass: 104.2
Boiling point: 133°C
Melting point: -100°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.896
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 36.6
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.6
Flash point: 40°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 255°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.3-12
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.3
Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate = 1): 0.54
Viscosity: 2.32 mm²/s at 20°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.	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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; 200 ppm as STEL; (skin). MAK: 86 mg/m³, 20 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C; (see Notes)

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
MAK value applies for the sum of the concentrations of propylene glycol monoethyl ether and 2-propylene glycol-1-ethyl ether acetate in air. See ICSC 1574.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
R: 10-67; S: (2)-24

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