ICSC 1160 - TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL

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TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL	ICSC: 1160 (March 1996)
2,2'-(1,2-Ethanediyl bis (oxy))-bisethanol 2,2'-Ethylenedioxybis(ethanol) Triglycol

CAS #: 112-27-6

EC Number: 203-953-2

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


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. 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 and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. 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

PACKAGING

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL

ICSC: 1160

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₆H₁₄O₄ / HOCH₂(CH₂CH₂O)₂CH₂OH Molecular mass: 150.2 Boiling point: 285°C Melting point: -5 - -7°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.02 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2 Flash point: 165°C Auto-ignition temperature: 371°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-9.2 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.24/-1.9 (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₆H₁₄O₄ / HOCH₂(CH₂CH₂O)₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 150.2
Boiling point: 285°C
Melting point: -5 - -7°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.02
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2
Flash point: 165°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 371°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-9.2
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.24/-1.9 (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour. Effects of short-term exposure	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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: (inhalable fraction): 1000 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(2); pregnancy risk group: B

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated but no serious effects have been found so far.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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