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SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ARCOSOLV® PNP
Product Number: 000000000000499218
Internal ID: 9848
Chemical Family: Aliphatic Propylene Glycol Ethers
CAS Number: 1569-01-3
Chemical Name: 2-Propanol, 1-Propoxy-
Synonyms: Propylene Glycol n-Propyl Ether, PNP, Dipropylene Glycol Monopropyl Ether
Manufacturer Business Contact
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SECTION 2 : COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name CAS # EU Inventory Concentration Wt.%* Risk Symbol
1-Propoxy-2-Propanol 1569-01-3 216-372-4 >= 99.5 None None
2-Propoxy-1-Propanol 10215-30-2 Not Assigned <= 5.0 None None
* Concentration of gaseous products or materials is given in Mole %
Compositions given are typical values not specifications.
SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
This material is HAZARDOUS by OSHA Hazard Communication definition.
Signal Word
WARNING.
Hazards
Flammable Liquid. Eye irritant. Skin irritant. Not expected to be a skin absorption hazard.
HMIS®
NFPA®
2
1 0 Health 2
Flammability 2
Reactivity 0
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Physical State
Liquid.
Color
Clear, colorless.
Odor
Mild odor.
Odor Threshold
No value available.
Potential Health Effects
Routes of Exposure
Eye Skin.
Signs and Symptoms of Acute Exposure
See component summary.
� 1-Propoxy-2-Propanol 1569-01-3
May cause severe eye irritation. Excessive exposures may affect central nervous system (CNS), cause skin irritation and
produce anesthetic or narcotic effects.
Skin
May cause moderate skin irritation. Extensive/prolonged or repeated exposure to this material can result in significant
absorption.
Inhalation
Prolonged overexposure may cause coughing, shortness of breath, dizziness and intoxication.
Eye
May cause severe eye irritation. Mild to severe conjunctivitis may develop, seen as excess redness and swelling of the
conjunctiva. Permanent corneal damage is not expected.
Ingestion
This material may be a slight health hazard if ingested in large quantities.
Chronic Health Effects
See component summary.
� 1-Propoxy-2-Propanol 1569-01-3
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause progressive dermatitis and may aggravate pre-existing dermatitis.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to vapors may aggravate asthma and other respiratory conditions.
Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
This material or its emissions may affect the central nervous system (CNS) and/or aggravate pre-existing CNS disorders.
Prolonged observation may be indicated.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
General
Take proper precautions to ensure your own health and safety before attempting rescue and providing first aid. For specific
information refer to the Emergency Overview in Section 3 of this MSDS.
Skin
Promptly remove soiled clothing/wash thoroughly before reuse. Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and water. Flush with
lukewarm water for 15 minutes. If sticky, use waterless cleaner first. Seek medical attention if ill effect or irritation develops.
Inhalation
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If overcome by exposure, remove victim to fresh air immediately. Give oxygen or artificial respiration as needed. Obtain
medical attention if breathing difficulty persists.
Eye
Immediately flush the eyes with large amounts of clean low-pressure water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the
upper and lower lids. If pain or irritation persists, promptly obtain medical attention.
Ingestion
If large quantity swallowed, give lukewarm water (pint/ 1/2 litre) if victim completely conscious/alert. Do not induce vomiting.
Risk of damage to lungs exceeds poisoning risk. Obtain emergency medical attention.
Note to Physician
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Gastric lavage and cathartic indicated. Treat symptomatically. Treatment of
overexposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Classification
OSHA/NFPA Class II combustible liquid.
Flash Point:
~ 48 °C (118.4 °F) (TCC)
Auto-Ignition Temperature
No Data Available.
Lower Flammable Limit
~ 1.3 vol%
Upper Flammable Limit
~ 16.9 vol%
Extinguishing Media
Suitable: SMALL FIRE: Use dry chemicals, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray,
water fog or alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable: Do not use solid water stream/may spread fire.
Protection of Firefighters
Protective Equipment/Clothing: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural
firefighters protective clothing will only provide limited protection.
Fire Fighting Guidance: Fine sprays/mists may be combustible at temperatures below normal flash point. When heated
above the flash point, releases flammable vapors. When mixed with air and exposed to ignition source, vapors can burn in
open or explode if confined. Vapors may be heavier than air. May travel long distances along the ground before igniting and
flashing back to vapor source. Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Move
containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is
out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. Always stay away
from tanks engulfed in fire. For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw
from area and let fire burn.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide and other toxic vapors.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Release Response
Extinguish all ignition sources. All equipment used when handling this product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk
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through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or
confined areas. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other
non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material. Dike large
spills and place materials in salvage containers. Water spray may reduce vapor; but may not prevent ignition in closed
spaces.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
For industrial use only. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. The potential for peroxide formation is enhanced
when these solvents are used in processes such as distillation. Use only non-sparking tools. Properly ground containers
before beginning transfer. When transferring propylene glycol ethers with flash points at or below 60 ºC (140 ºF) into fixed
site vessels, the vessel should be purged and inerted prior to transfer. Propylene glycol ethers may be transferred into air
atmospheres if the temperature of the product and the ambient temperature within the shipping container are both at least
16.7 ºC (30 ºF) less than the product's flash point. After loading, nitrogen blanketing is required if the contents of the
transportation container could exceed a temperature of 16.7 ºC (30 ºF) less than the product flash point during any
subsequent transportation activities. If the product flash point is less than 16.7 ºC (30 ºF) above either the ambient
temperature of the transportation container or the storage temperature of the product, the container should be purged and
inerted with nitrogen prior to loading and nitrogen blanketed after loading. Handle empty containers with care.
Flammable/combustible residue remains after emptying. The purging of all empty shipping containers, regardless of the
flashpoint, is recommended when received with air atmospheres. Isolate, vent, drain, wash and purge systems or
equipment before maintenance or repair. Use adequate personal protective equipment. Observe precautions pertaining to
confined space entry.
Storage
Storage under nitrogen atmosphere is recommended to minimize possible formation of highly reactive peroxides. Store
only in tightly closed, properly vented containers away from heat, sparks, open flame and strong oxidizing agents. Store in
properly lined steel/stainless steel to avoid slight discoloration from mild steel/copper. Some plastics/rubbers are attacked
by Glycol Ethers/Ether Esters. This product will absorb water if exposed to air.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
General room or local exhaust ventilation is usually required to meet exposure limit(s).
Personal Protection
Inhalation A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 or ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be
followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Skin Wear chemical resistant gloves such as: Neoprene. When skin contact is possible, protective clothing including
gloves, apron, sleeves, boots, head and face protection should be worn. The equipment must be cleaned thoroughly after
each use.
Eye Eye protection such as chemical splash goggles and/or face shield must be worn when possibility exists for eye contact
due to splashing or spraying liquid, airborne particles, or vapor.
Additional Remarks
Selection of appropriate personal protective equipment should be based on an evaluation of the performance
characteristics of the protective equipment relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and
the hazards and/or potential hazards that may be encountered during use. Emergency eye wash fountains and safety
showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. Use good personal hygiene practices.
Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities. Promptly remove soiled clothing/wash thoroughly
before reuse.
Occupational Exposure Limits
Component Name Source / Date Value Type Notation
1-Propoxy-2-Propanol US (ACGIH) N/L
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US (OSHA) N/L
2-Propoxy-1-Propanol US (ACGIH) N/L
US (OSHA) N/L
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Liquid. Clear, colorless.
Odor: Mild odor.
Odor Threshold: No value available.
pH: Not applicable.
Boiling Point/Boiling Range: ~ 150 °C (302 °F) @ 760 mm Hg
Freezing Point/Melting Point: < -70 °C (-94 °F)
Flash Point: ~ 48 °C (118.4 °F) (TCC)
Auto-ignition: No Data Available.
Flammability: OSHA/NFPA Class II combustible liquid.
Lower Flammable Limit: ~ 1.3 vol%
Upper Flammable Limit: ~ 16.9 vol%
Explosive Properties: No Data Available.
Oxidizing Properties: No Data Available.
Vapor Pressure: ~ 1.7 mm Hg @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Evaporation Rate: ~ 0.22 (butyl acetate = 1)
Relative Density: ~ 0.89 @ 20 °C (68 °F) (Water = 1.0 at 4°C (39.2°F))
Relative Vapor Density: ~ 4 @ 15 - 20 °C (59 - 68 °F) (Air = 1.0)
Viscosity: No Data Available.
Solubility (Water): Complete (In All Proportions).
Partition Coefficient (Kow): Log Pow = ~ 0.62
Additional Physical and Chemical Properties: Additional properties may be listed in Sections 3 and 5.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
This material is stable when properly handled and stored.
Conditions to Avoid
Extended contact with air or oxygen. The potential for peroxide formation is enhanced when these solvents are used in
processes such as distillation. Heat, sparks, open flame, other ignition sources, and oxidizing conditions. Ignition may
occur at temperatures below those published in the literature as autoignition or ignition temperatures.
Substances to Avoid
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Strong bases.
Decomposition Products
Combustion may produce oxides of carbon and other toxic gases.
Hazardous Polymerization
Not expected to occur.
Reactions with Air and Water
Not expected to occur.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Summary
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause progressive dermatitis and may aggravate pre-existing dermatitis.
COMPONENT INFORMATION
� 1-Propoxy-2-Propanol 1569-01-3
Acute Toxicity - Lethal Doses
LD50 (Oral) Rat 2504 MG/KG
LD50 (Skin) Rabbit. 3550 MG/KG
Irritation
Skin Moderate to severe skin irritant. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Eye Severe eye irritant.
Sensitization
Not expected to be a sensitizer.
Target Organ Effects
Eye. Respiratory system. CNS depressant. Skin.
Carcinogenicity
Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
� 2-Propoxy-1-Propanol 10215-30-2
Repeated Dose Toxicity
Specific data not available. No known chronic health effects.
Carcinogenicity
Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
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This material is expected to be non-hazardous to aquatic species. See component summary.
Environmental Fate and Pathway
This material is not volatile but is water soluble. Expected to have high mobility in soils. This material is likely to evaporate
from dry soil but not from water. The significance of biodegradation in either soil or water is unknown. Chemical hydrolysis,
oxidation, bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms, and adsorption to suspended solids and sediments are not expected to be
significant fate processes in water. This material is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere.
Vapor-phase is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals.
Persistance and Degradability
Biodegradation: This material is expected to be readily biodegradable. BOD (Closed Bottle Test)= 84 % ThOD (20 day)
Bioaccumulation: This material is not expected to bioaccumulate. BCF = 1.7
COMPONENT INFORMATION
� 1-Propoxy-2-Propanol 1569-01-3
Ecotoxicity
This material is expected to be non-hazardous to aquatic species.
Acute toxicity to fish
LC50 / 96 HOUR fathead minnow 3,421 mg/l
Acute toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
EC50 / 48 HOUR daphnia 3,600 mg/l
Environmental Fate and Pathway
This material is not volatile but is water soluble. Expected to have high mobility in soils. While this material may evaporate
into the air from dry soil, it is unlikely to evaporate from moist soil or water. The significance of biodegradation in either soil
or water is unknown. Chemical hydrolysis, oxidation, bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms, and adsorption to suspended
solids and sediments are not expected to be significant fate processes in water. This material is expected to exist solely as
a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically
produced hydroxyl radicals.
Persistance and Degradability
Biodegradation: BOD (Closed Bottle Test)= 84 % ThOD (20 day) This material is expected to be readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation: BCF = 1.7 This material is not expected to bioaccumulate.
� 2-Propoxy-1-Propanol 10215-30-2
Ecotoxicity
No Data Available.
Environmental Fate and Pathway
No Data Available.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Contaminated product, soil, water, container residues and spill cleanup materials may be hazardous wastes. Comply with
applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Special Requirements
If you reformulate or further process this material, you should consider re-evaluation of the regulatory status of the
components listed in the composition section of this sheet, based on final composition of your product.
Proper Shipping Name Flammable liquids, n.o.s. (PROPYLENE GLYCOL N-PROPYL ETHER)
ID No. UN1993
Hazard Class 3
PG III
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory Status
Country Inventory
Australia AICS X
X = All components are included or are otherwise
Canada DSL X
exempt from inclusion on this inventory.
Canada NDSL
China IECS X
European Union EINECS X
European Union ELINCS
European Union NLP C = Contact Lyondell/Equistar by e-mail at
product.safety@lyondell.com or
Japan ENCS X
product.safety@equistarchem.com for additional
Korea ECL X
information.
Philippines PICCS X
United States TSCA X
If identified components of this product are listed under the TSCA 12(b) Export Notification rule, they will be listed below.
SARA 302/304
No chemicals in this material with known CAS numbers are subject to the reporting requirements of CERCLA.
SARA 311/312
Based upon available information, this material is classified as the following health and/or physical hazards according to
Section 311 & 312:
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard.
Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard.
Fire Hazard.
SARA 313
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the De Minimis reporting
levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313 and 40 CFR 372.
Component Reporting Threshold
State Reporting
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This material is not known to contain any chemicals currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxins under California
Proposition 65 at levels which would be subject to the proposition.
Massachusetts Substances List (MSL) - Extraordinarily hazardous substances must be identified when present in materials
at levels greater than state specified criterion. The criterion is >= 0.0001%. Hazardous Substances (MSL-HS) on the MSL
must be identified when present in materials at greater than the state specified criterion. The criterion is >= 1%.
Components with CAS numbers present in this material, at levels specified in Section 2 - Composition do not require
reporting under the statute.
Hazardous Substances listed by the State of Pennsylvania must be identified when present in materials at levels greater
than the state specified criterion. The criterion is >= 1%. Components with CAS numbers in this material at a level which
could require reporting under the statute are:
� Dipropylene Glycol / CAS# 25265-71-8.
� Propylene Glycol / CAS# 57-55-6.
A Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) is any volatile compound of carbon excluding methane, carbon monoxide, carbonic
acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, ammonium carbonate, 1,1-trichloromethane, methylene chloride, (FC-23),
(CFC-113), (CFC-22), (CFC-114), and (CFC-115). By this definition, this is a (VOC) material.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Latest Revision(s)
Revised Section(s): 13 August 11 2003 Conversion to SAP template. August 10 2004
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regarding its correctness. Some information presented and conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct
test data on the substance itself. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are
beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and
expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with handling, storage, use,
or disposal of this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be
applicable.
Numerical Data Presentation
The presentation of numerical data, such as that used for physical and chemical properties and toxicological values, is
expressed using a comma (,) to separate digits into groups of three and a period (.) as the decimal marker. For example,
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