International Chemical Safety Cards

DIPROPYLENEGLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 0884

DPGME
(2-Methoxymethylethoxy)-propanol
C₇H₁₆O₃ / H₃COC₃H₆OC₃H₆OH
Molecular mass: 148.2
ICSC # 0884
CAS # 34590-94-8
RTECS # JM1575000
October 20, 1999 Peer reviewed

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 74°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 74°C use a closed system, ventilation.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
•INHALATION	Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. (See Inhalation).	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•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	(See Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in sealable plastic containers. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.

Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.

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ICSC: 0884

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.

International Chemical Safety Cards

DIPROPYLENEGLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 0884

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

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides in contact with air. Reacts violently with strong oxidants . Attacks many metals forming flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 100 ppm; skin (ACGIH 1999).
TLV: 150 ppm; (STEL) (skin) (ACGIH 1999).
OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (600 mg/m³) skin
NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (600 mg/m³) ST 150 ppm (900 mg/m³) skin
NIOSH IDLH: 600 ppm

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin 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 vapour irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system , resulting in narcosis.

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

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 190°C
Melting point: -80°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.95
Solubility in water:
very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 26°C: 53.3

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 74°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 270°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.3 - 10.4

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found. Dowanol DPM, Dowanol 50 B and Ucar Solvent 2LM are trade names.

NFPA Code: H0; F2; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0884	DIPROPYLENEGLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
(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.