ICSC 1055 - DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL

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DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL	ICSC: 1055 (April 2000)
2,2'-Dihydroxydipropyl ether 1,1'-Dimethyldiethylene glycol 1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol Bis(2-hydroxypropyl) ether

CAS #: 110-98-5

EC Number: 203-821-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Well closed.
PACKAGING

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL

ICSC: 1055

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance SLIGHTLY VISCOUS COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₆H₁₄O₃ / CH₃CHOHCH₂OCH₂CHOHCH₃ Molecular mass: 134.2 Boiling point: 232°C Melting point: -40°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.0 Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 4 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.63 Flash point: 138°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 310°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.2-12.6 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.7/-1.5

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
SLIGHTLY VISCOUS COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₆H₁₄O₃ / CH₃CHOHCH₂OCH₂CHOHCH₃
Molecular mass: 134.2
Boiling point: 232°C
Melting point: -40°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.0
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.63
Flash point: 138°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 310°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.2-12.6
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.7/-1.5

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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