International Chemical Safety Cards

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL ICSC: 1185
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
1,1'-Oxydi-2-propanol
2,2'-Dihydroxydipropyl ether
C6H14O3/(CH3CHOHCH2)2O
Molecular mass: 134.2
CAS # 110-98-5
RTECS # UB8785000
ICSC # 1185
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Cough.
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Rest.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.


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ICSC: 1185 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL ICSC: 1185

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS, SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

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 SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 233°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.03
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 4		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.63
Flash point: 137°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.17/-1.23
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
NOTES
NFPA Code: H 1; F 1; R 0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1185 DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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