International Chemical Safety Cards

PROPYLENE GLYCOL ICSC: 0321
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
1,2-Propanediol
Methyl ethylene glycol
1,2-Dihydroxypropane
C3H8O2 / CH3CHOHCH2OH
Molecular mass: 76.09
CAS # 57-55-6
RTECS # TY2000000
ICSC # 0321
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 99░C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 99░C use a closed system, ventilation.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!

  • INHALATION

    		• Ventilation.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN

    		• Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
  • 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.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.
    		See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.

    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0321 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

    PROPYLENE GLYCOL ICSC: 0321

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS, ODOURLESS, HYGROSCOPIC, VISCOUS LIQUID

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     The vapour is heavier than air.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     Reacts with strong oxidants, causing fire hazard.

    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:
     A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20░C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 188.2░C
    Melting point: -59░C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.04
    Solubility in water: miscible
    Vapour pressure, Pa at 20░C: 10.6
    		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.6
    Flash point: 99░C c.c.; 107░C o.c.
    Auto-ignition temperature: 371░C
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.6-12.6
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.92
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0321 PROPYLENE GLYCOL
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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