International Chemical Safety Cards

2-PHENOXYETHANOL ICSC: 0538
2-PHENOXYETHANOL
Phenyl cellosolve
Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
C8H10O2 / C6H5OC2H4OH
Molecular mass: 138.2
CAS # 122-99-6
RTECS # KM0350000
ICSC # 0538
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness. Pain.
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. Rest.
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 (extra personal protection: an A filter for organic vapours).


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ICSC: 0538 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

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air.

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:
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 eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 245°C
Melting point: 14°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 2.7
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 5.2
 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.2
Flash point: 121°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.4%-9.0%
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.2
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0538 2-PHENOXYETHANOL
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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