Product Name: 1,2-Propylene Glycol 1-Monomethyl Ether
Synonyms: Propylene glycol methyl ether; PGME; 1-Methoxy-2-propanol
Chemical Formula: C4H10O2
CAS Number: 107-98-2
Recommended Use: Used as solvent in paints, coatings, inks, cleaners, electronics manufacturing
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Classification: Flammable liquid (Category 3), Eye irritation (Category 2A), Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure; Narcotic effects (Category 3)
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Hazard Statements: Flammable liquid and vapor; Causes serious eye irritation; May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from ignition sources; Wear protective gloves and eye protection; Avoid inhaling vapor; Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas
Hazards Not Otherwise Classified: May cause skin dryness or cracking
Chemical Name: 1,2-Propylene Glycol 1-Monomethyl Ether
Concentration: 100% (Can be blended, but pure substance listed here)
CAS Number: 107-98-2
Impurities and Stabilizing Additives: Trace water possible; often no significant impurities if specification is met
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention for symptoms like dizziness, headache, or nausea
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical help if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing, get medical advice if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical advice
Most Important Symptoms: Eye redness, watering, pain, CNS depression (headache, drowsiness), respiratory discomfort
Emergency Medical Attention: For significant exposure, immediate professional medical assessment
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray
Unsuitable Media: Water jet (may spread fire)
Specific Hazards: Vapors can form explosive mixtures with air, containers may explode in heat
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde possible
Special Equipment/Precautions for Firefighters: Full protective gear with SCBA, cool containers with water spray, evacuate area, prevent runoff from entering drains
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing vapors, ensure proper ventilation, eliminate ignition sources, wear approved protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering waterways, soil, or drains
Clean-up Method: Contain spill using non-combustible absorbents (sand, earth), collect material in suitable containers for disposal, ventilate area, decontaminate surfaces
Reporting Requirements: Notify local authorities if significant quantities reach natural waters or sewer
Handling Precautions: Use in well-ventilated area, keep away from sources of heat and ignition, avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not breathe vapors, no smoking in work area
Storage Conditions: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location, separate from oxidizers, acids, and foodstuffs, ground and bond containers during transfer
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases
Specific Use: Application as a solvent requires keeping containers sealed except during use to control vapor concentration
Occupational Exposure Limits: ACGIH TLV: 50 ppm (TWA), 100 ppm (STEL); OSHA PEL: 100 ppm (TWA)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation to control vapor in enclosed spaces, explosion-proof equipment in flammable zones
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves (nitrile, neoprene), lab coat, flame-resistant clothing if large amounts used
Respiratory Protection: Approved organic vapor respirator if limits exceeded or ventilation inadequate
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before eating or drinking, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse, maintain eyewash stations in work area
Appearance: Colorless, clear liquid
Odor: Mild, ether-like
Odor Threshold: Approximately 10 ppm
pH: Not applicable (neutral)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: -96°C
Boiling Point: 120-123°C
Flash Point: 31-33°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: 0.44 (butyl acetate = 1)
Flammability: Flammable
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: 13.1% / 1.5% (vol, air)
Vapor Pressure: 11 mmHg at 25°C
Vapor Density: 3.1 (air = 1)
Relative Density: 0.92 g/cm³ at 20°C
Solubility: Miscible with water, alcohols, many organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): -0.43
Auto-ignition Temperature: 287°C
Decomposition Temperature: >200°C
Viscosity: 2.4 mPa·s at 20°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactive Possibility: Reacts with strong acids, oxidizers, alkalis producing hazardous gases, risk of fire
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to heat, sparks, flame, open electrical equipment
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Forms carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde under combustion or decomposition
Polymerization Risk: Hazardous polymerization not known to occur
Acute Toxicity: LD50 oral (rat): 5660 mg/kg; LD50 dermal (rabbit): >13000 mg/kg; LC50 inhalation (rat, vapor): >6 mg/L/4h
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Prolonged contact may cause mild irritation, dryness or cracking
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes irritation, redness, watering
Respiratory Sensitization: High vapor exposure can cause nose, throat, or lung irritation
Chronic Effects: Prolonged inhalation may cause CNS effects, such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness; single exposure narcotic effect documented
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity: Not expected to be mutagenic
Reproductive Toxicity: Limited evidence - not expected at occupational exposures
Symptoms: Dizziness, headache, eye irritation, drowsiness, confusion
Ecotoxicity: LC50 (fish, 96 h): approx. 2,087 mg/L (Lepomis macrochirus)
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable, 90% degraded within 28 days under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential, log Kow -0.43, rapid metabolism in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: High water solubility and low adsorption means runoff risk into surface waters
Other Adverse Effects: No significant ozone depletion or global warming impact, but large spills may reduce dissolved oxygen for aquatic life
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of material through licensed hazardous waste contractor, incinerate in approved facility or treat in chemical waste plant
Handling of Containers: Empty containers retain residue and vapor, treat as hazardous, do not puncture or re-use until thoroughly cleaned
Regulations: Comply with local, state, and federal waste disposal regulations; do not pour into drains, surface waters, or soil
UN Number: UN 3092
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, n.o.s. (1-Methoxy-2-propanol)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
Packing Group: III
Label Requirement: Flammable liquid label
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Secure containers upright during transport, avoid rough handling, segregate from foodstuffs, maintain manifest for all shipments
OSHA Status: Classified as hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA Inventory: Listed
SARA Title III: Does not appear on Extremely Hazardous Substances list; not subject to section 313 reporting
CERCLA: Not listed for reportable quantity
California Proposition 65: Not on the list of substances known to cause cancer or reproductive harm
EINECS/ELINCS: Listed in European Inventory
Canadian WHMIS: Classified as Class B, D2B (flammable, eye irritant)
Other Regulations: Follow national and local workplace safety rules; reference EU REACH registration if exporting/importing into Europe
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