Dipropylene glycol methyl ether
Exclamation Mark
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H227 |
Combustible liquid | Flammable liquids |
H320 |
Causes eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H335 |
May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation |
H336 |
May cause drowsiness or dizziness | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P370+P378 |
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
P403 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 100 ppm |
| NIOSH REL | 100 ppm |
| NIOSH STEL | 150 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | 600 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless liquid with a mild, ether-like odor.
| Boiling Point | 408°F |
| Flash Point | 166°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.5 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 0.95 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
2
2
0
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
no REL after 1988 update
Synonyms
dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether; (2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol; bis-(2-methoxypropyl) ether
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 25484
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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