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PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIACETATEICSC: 0943 (September 2008)
1,2-Diacetoxypropane
1,2-Propylene diacetate
alpha Propylene glycol diacetate
CAS #: 623-84-7
EC Number: 210-817-6

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.  Above 86°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  NO open flames.  Above 86°C use a closed system and ventilation.  Use foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes   Wear safety spectacles.  Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion See Effects of short-term exposure  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 

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 liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

cancer;health haz
WARNING
Combustible liquid
May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor. 
PACKAGING
 
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIACETATE ICSC: 0943
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
The gas mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. 

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

Formula: C7H12O4/ OC(CH3)OCH2CH(CH3)OC(CH3)O
Molecular mass: 160.2
Boiling point: 190°C
Melting point: -31°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.06
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 10 (good)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 30
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 86°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 431°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.8 - 12.7
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.8
Viscosity: 2.86 mm²/s at 20°C 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. 

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
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated . 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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