International Chemical Safety Cards PROPYLGLYCOL ICSC: 0607 PROPYLGLYCOL 2-Propoxyethanol Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether Propyl cellosolve C5H12O2 Molecular mass: 104.2 CAS # 2807-30-9 RTECS # KM2800000 ICSC # 0607 TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Flammable. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting. NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide. EXPLOSION Above 51°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Above 51°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.   EXPOSURE PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! INHALATION Cough. Sore throat. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. SKIN Redness. Pain. Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. EYES Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. 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 a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rest. Refer for medical attention. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Fireproof. SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 0607 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 PROPYLGLYCOL ICSC: 0607 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: OILY, VISCOUS COLOURLESS LIQUID. PHYSICAL DANGERS: The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. CHEMICAL DANGERS: Attacks aluminium. 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: EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys and liver. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Boiling point: 150-152°C Melting point: <-70°c Relative density (water = 1): 0.91 Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 200 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.6 Flash point: 51°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 230°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 5.5-23

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The relation between odour and the occupational exposure limit cannot be indicated. EGnPE is also used as a name.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ICSC: 0607 PROPYLGLYCOL © IPCS, CEC, 1993

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