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PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE

ICSC: 0800

1-Methoxy-2-acetoxypropane
Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl ester
1,2-Propanediol monomethyl ether acetate
1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate
C6H12O3 / CH3CH(OCOCH3)CH2OCH3
Molecular mass: 132.2
ICSC # 0800 		CAS # 108-65-6
RTECS # AI8925000
UN # 1993
EC # 607-195-00-7
September 10, 1997 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Alcohol-resistant foam, Powder . Foam. Carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 42°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 42°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE


•INHALATION Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Dry skin.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles, face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Unconsciousness.
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

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Dry.

Xi symbol
R: 10-36
S: 2-25
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
ICSC: 0800 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE

ICSC: 0800

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

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: 50 ppm, 270 mg/m3;
Peak limitation category: I(1) Pregnancy risk group: C
(DFG 2007).


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

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract. Exposure at high level may result in central nervous system depression.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 146°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.96
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 19.8
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.5
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.02
Flash point: 42°C c.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-7.0 at 200°C

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Technical product may contain impurities which may change toxic properties. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Arcosolv PM acetate and Dowanol PGMA glycol ether acetate are trade names.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G35

NFPA Code: H0; F2; R0;
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Fire fighting, Occupational Exposure Limits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0800 PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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