ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER 1571
October 2004
2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol
CAS No: 112-25-4
n-Hexyglycol
RTECS No: KL2450000
Glycol monohexyl ether
EC No: 603-178-00-3
EGHE
C8H18O2 / C6H13OCH2CH2OH
Molecular mass: 146.2
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
FIRE
dioxide.
Above 81.7/C explosive vapour/air Above 81.7/C use a closed system, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
mixtures may be formed. ventilation. cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE STRICT HYGIENE!
Cough. Sore throat. Burning Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation
sensation. Shortness of breath. breathing protection. attention.
MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Pain. clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to
Ingestion
Diarrhoea. work. drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in C Symbol
sealable containers as far as possible. Personal R: 21/22-34
protection: filter respirator for organic gases and S: (1/2-)26-36/37/39-45
vapours.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
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1571 ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.
Physical dangers
Inhalation risk
The vapour is heavier than air.
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
Chemical dangers
substance at 20/C.
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides.
Reacts violently with strong oxidants.
Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes the skin and the
Occupational exposure limits
respiratory tract.
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the blood.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 208.3/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.108
Melting point: -45/C Flash point: 81.7/C c.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 0.89 Auto-ignition temperature: 220/C
Solubility in water: poor Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-8.1
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20/C: 7 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.57
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Hexyl cellosolve is a trade name.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE
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