International Chemical Safety Cards

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL ICSC: 1055

Dipropylene glycol*
1,1'-Oxydi-2-propanol
2,2'-Dihydroxydipropyl ether
HOC3H6OC3H6OH
Molecular mass: 134.2
CAS # 110-98-5
RTECS # UB8785000
ICSC # 1055
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


  • INHALATION

    		• Ventilation.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes, rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
  • EYES
    		• Redness.
    		Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
    		Rinse mouth, give plenty of water to drink, rest.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable plastic or metal containers as far as possible, wash away remainder with plenty of water.


    R: 36/37/38
    S: 26-37/39
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 1055 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1990 No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL ICSC: 1055

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS LIQUID, SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     On combustion, forms toxic gases.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.
    OSHA PEL: none
    NIOSH REL: TWA 1.5 mg/m3 ST 3 mg/m3 skin
    NIOSH IDLH: No data


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 233°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.03
    Solubility in water: MISCIBLE
    Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 4
    		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.63
    Flash point: 137°C
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.17/-1.23
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		Environmental toxicity:
    NOTES
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 1055 DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
    © IPCS, CEC, 1990
    IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.