International Chemical Safety Cards

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 0718

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
2-(2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol
Ethoxytriglycol
Triglycol monoethyl ether
Ethoxytriethylene glycol
C₈H₁₈O₄/CH₃CH₂(OCH₂CH₂)₃OH
Molecular mass: 178.3
CAS # 112-50-5
RTECS # KK8950000
ICSC # 0718

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
INHALATION
SKIN	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES			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.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0718

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 GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 0718

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS, HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 255°C
Melting point: -19°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.02
Solubility in water: very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 6.8

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.2
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 135°C o.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-6.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.79 (calc.)

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Trioxitol, Poly-solv TE, Triethoxol, Dowanol TE, Emkanolets are trade names.

NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0718	TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
© IPCS, CEC, 1993

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