ICSC 1751 - TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER

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TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER	ICSC: 1751 (November 2009)
[2-(2-Methoxymethylethoxy)methylethoxy]propanol O-Methyltripropylene glycol

CAS #: 25498-49-1

EC Number: 247-045-4

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


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING May be harmful if swallowed Causes eye irritation May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and strong acids.
PACKAGING

TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER

ICSC: 1751

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidants. Decomposes on burning. Attacks some forms of rubber.	Formula: C₁₀H₂₂O₄ Molecular mass: 206.3 Boiling point: 243°C Melting point: -77.8°C Density: 0.97 g/cm³ Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.1 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 121°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 270°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-7 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.31 Viscosity: 5.7 mm²/s at 25°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidants. Decomposes on burning. Attacks some forms of rubber.

Formula: C₁₀H₂₂O₄
Molecular mass: 206.3
Boiling point: 243°C
Melting point: -77.8°C
Density: 0.97 g/cm³
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 121°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 270°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-7
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.31
Viscosity: 5.7 mm²/s at 25°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.	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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.

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
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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