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| 2-Ethoxyethanol | CAS 110-80-5 | ||
| C2H5OCH2CH2OH | RTECS KK8050000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Cellosolve®, EGEE, Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether |
DOT ID & Guide 1171 127 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 ppm (1.8 mg/m3) [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 200 ppm (740 mg/m3) [skin] | |||
| IDLH 500 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 3.69 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a sweet, pleasant, ether-like odor. |
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MW: 90.1 |
BP: 275°F |
FRZ: -130°F |
Sol: Miscible |
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VP: 4 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 0.93 |
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Fl.P: 110°F |
UEL(200°F): 15.6% |
LEL(200°F): 1.7% |
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| Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100�F and below 140�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 1403; OSHA 53, 79 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH Up to 5 ppm: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 12.5 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode* Up to 25 ppm: (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 500 ppm: (APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode* Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms In animals: irritation eyes, respiratory system; blood changes; liver, kidney, lung damage; reproductive, teratogenic effects | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, blood, kidneys, liver, reproductive system, hematopoietic system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |