Dipropylene glycol methyl ether
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CAS
34590-94-8
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CH3OC3H6OC3H6OH
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RTECS
JM1575000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether; Dowanol® 50B
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (600 mg/m3) ST 150 ppm (900 mg/m3) [skin]
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 100 ppm (600 mg/m3) [skin]
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IDLH
600 ppm
See: 34590948
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Conversion
1 ppm = 6.06 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a mild, ether-like odor.
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MW: 148.2
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BP: 408°F
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FRZ: -112°F
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Sol: Miscible
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VP: 0.5 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 0.95
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Fl.P: 180°F
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UEL: 3.0%
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LEL(392°F): 1.1%
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Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2554, S69 (II-2)
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 600 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
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 having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, nose, throat; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), dizziness, headache
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Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0884 |
