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Dipropylene glycol methyl ether |
CAS 34590-94-8 | ||
CH3OC3H6OC3H6OH |
RTECS JM1575000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether; Dowanol® 50B |
DOT ID & Guide |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (600 mg/m3) ST 150 ppm (900 mg/m3) [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL†: TWA 100 ppm (600 mg/m3) [skin] | |||
| IDLH 600 ppm See: 34590948 | Conversion 1 ppm = 6.06 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a mild, ether-like odor. |
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MW: 148.2 |
BP: 408°F |
FRZ: -112°F |
Sol: Miscible |
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VP: 0.5 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 0.95 |
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Fl.P: 180°F |
UEL: 3.0% |
LEL(392°F): 1.1% |
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| Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2554, S69 (II-2) See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water wash promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 600 ppm: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, nose, throat; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), dizziness, headache | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0884 |