ICSC 1491 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL ISOPROPYL ETHER

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ETHYLENE GLYCOL ISOPROPYL ETHER	ICSC: 1491 (October 2004)
EGiPE 2-Isopropoxyethanol 2-(1-Methoxyethoxy)-ethanol Isopropyl glycol 4-Methyl-3-oxa-1-pentanol Isopropyl oxitol

CAS #: 109-59-1

UN #: 1993

EC Number: 203-685-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Above 44°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 44°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness.	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	Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. 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
Cool. Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

ETHYLENE GLYCOL ISOPROPYL ETHER

ICSC: 1491

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂ / (CH₃)₂CHOCH₂CH₂OH Molecular mass: 104.1 Boiling point at 99kPa: 139.5-144.5°C Melting point: -60°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.903 (20°C) Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 100 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.44 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.6 Flash point: 44°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 240°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.6-13 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.05 Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate = 1): 0.3

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

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

Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂ / (CH₃)₂CHOCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 104.1
Boiling point at 99kPa: 139.5-144.5°C
Melting point: -60°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.903 (20°C)
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 100
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.44
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.6
Flash point: 44°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 240°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.6-13
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.05
Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate = 1): 0.3

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and through the skin. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin and respiratory tract.	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 may have effects on the blood. This may result in anaemia.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin and respiratory tract.

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 may have effects on the blood. This may result in anaemia.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 25 ppm as TWA; (skin). MAK: 43 mg/m³, 10 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 20/21-36; S: (2)-24/25

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