International Chemical Safety Cards TRIETHYLENE CLYCOL ICSC: 1160 TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL 2,2'-(1,2-Ethanediyl bis (oxy))-bisethanol 2,2'-Ethylenedioxybis(ethanol) Triglycol C6H14O4/HOCH2(CH2CH2O)2CH2OH Molecular mass: 150.2 CAS # 112-27-6 RTECS # YE4550000 ICSC # 1160 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 Ventilation. SKIN Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. EYES 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. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 1160 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 TRIETHYLENE CLYCOL ICSC: 1160 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: HYGROSCOPIC COLOURLESS 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. 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. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Boiling point: 285°C Melting point: -5 to -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 to -1.9 (calc.)

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
N O T E S
Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated, but none has been found. NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ICSC: 1160 TRIETHYLENE CLYCOL © IPCS, CEC, 1993

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