Product Name: Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Propionate
Synonym: 1-Methoxy-2-propanol propionate
CAS Number: 88917-22-0
Chemical Formula: C7H14O3
Recommended Use: Solvent in coatings, paints, inks, and cleaning agents
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Classification: Flammable liquid, eye irritant, skin irritant
GHS Label Elements: Signal word: Warning. Hazard pictograms: Flame, Exclamation Mark
Hazard Statements: Liquid and vapors catch fire easily. May irritate eyes, skin and respiratory system. May impact the central nervous system if inhaled.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapor, wash hands thoroughly after handling, use grounded equipment, keep away from open flames and avoid release to the environment
Chemical Name: Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Propionate
Concentration: > 98%
Impurities: Water < 1%, other glycol ethers < 1%
CAS Number: 88917-22-0
Inhalation: Move to fresh air quickly, support breathing, call for medical help if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes gently with clean water for several minutes, lift eyelids to ensure complete removal, seek medical care for ongoing irritation
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, call poison control or seek medical advice
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use direct stream of water, which may spread fire
Specific Hazards from Fire: Can produce toxic gases like carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Firefighter Protection: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ventilate area, avoid inhaling vapors
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, surface water, soil
Methods for Clean-Up: Absorb with inert material like dry sand, collect into suitable container for disposal, wash residual with large amounts of water
Handling: Keep away from ignition sources and static, use only in well-ventilated environments, avoid direct contact with product
Storage: Store in tightly closed original containers in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, keep separate from acids and oxidizing agents, store away from heat and sunlight
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established OSHA PELs, ACGIH recommends TWA 50 ppm
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, enclose processes where possible
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles, flame-resistant clothing, proper footwear, use respiratory protection in poorly ventilated places
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Faint ether-like odor
Boiling Point: 146 °C - 152 °C
Melting Point: -63 °C
Flash Point: 48 °C (Closed cup)
Vapor Pressure: 0.38 kPa at 20 °C
Solubility: Miscible with water and many organic solvents
Density: 0.962 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Viscosity: 1.3 mPa.s at 25 °C
Stability: Product remains stable under normal temperatures and pressures
Reactivity: Reacts strongly with oxidizing agents, acids, bases
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, sparks, incompatible substances
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Releases carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, other harmful gases with thermal decomposition
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, eye contact
Acute Toxicity: May irritate respiratory tract, skin and eyes; high vapor concentrations cause dizziness, headache, drowsiness
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild to moderate
Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause redness and watering
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure could affect central nervous system and liver
LD50 (oral, rats): 5000 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity: Components not listed as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic life in higher concentrations, low potential for bioaccumulation
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in environment
Mobility in Soil: Low adsorption to soil, moves quickly with water
Other Adverse Effects: Spills may threaten drinking water, aquatic habitats
Waste Treatment Methods: Incineration in approved facility, container and any residue disposed of as hazardous material
Do Not: Pour into drains or natural waterways
Packaging: Empty containers carry product vapor and must be disposed of properly, following local regulations
UN Number: UN 3272
UN Proper Shipping Name: Esters, n.o.s. (Propylene glycol monomethyl propionate)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazards: Not marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Transport only in upright containers, keep containers securely closed during transit
OSHA: Hazardous chemical under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA: Listed in US Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
SARA 313: Not subject to reporting
DSL/NDSL: Included in Canadian inventories
WHMIS Classification: Class B2 (Flammable liquids), D2B (Toxic materials causing other effects)
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