PROPYLENE GLYCOL ETHYL ETHER

Colorless liquid. (USCG, 1999)

• Peroxidizable Compound

Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously [Bretherick 1979 p.151-154, 164].

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may be produced in a fire. (USCG, 1999)

Vapors irritate eyes and nose. (USCG, 1999)

PROPYLENE GLYCOL ETHYL ETHER may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. May generate flammable and/or toxic gases with alkali metals, nitrides, and other strong reducing agents. May initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

• Alcohols and Polyols
• Ethers

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbent listed below.

• Cellulose-Based Absorbents

Excerpt from 127 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.

LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Fire Extinguishing Agents: Alcohol foam, water spray, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. (USCG, 1999)

Excerpt from 127 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2020)

Approved respirator; rubber gloves; goggles; clothing to prevent body contact with liquid. (USCG, 1999)

No information available.

Call for medical aid.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.

SKIN OR EYES: Immediately flush with plenty of water. (USCG, 1999)

• 1-ETHOXY-2-PROPANOL
• PROPYLENE GLYCOL ETHYL ETHER