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| 2-Ethoxyethyl acetate | CAS 111-15-9 | ||
| CH3COOCH2CH2OC2H5 | RTECS KK8225000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Cellosolve® acetate, EGEEA, Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, Glycol monoethyl ether acetate |
DOT ID & Guide 1172 129 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 ppm (2.7 mg/m3) [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (540 mg/m3) [skin] | |||
| IDLH 500 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 5.41 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a mild odor. |
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MW: 132.2 |
BP: 313°F |
FRZ: -79°F |
Sol: 23% |
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VP: 2 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 0.98 |
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Fl.P: 124°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: 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 Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 1450; OSHA 53 |
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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 chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 12.5 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)* Up to 25 ppm: (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(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 Irritation eyes, nose; vomiting; kidney damage; paralysis; in animals: reproductive, teratogenic effects | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, reproductive system, hematopoietic system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |