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TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 25498-49-1
  • 20324-33-8
 none data unavailable
  • TGM
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none
  • TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER
NFPA 704
Diamond Hazard Value Description
1
1 0
Blue Health 1 Can cause significant irritation.
Red Flammability 1 Must be preheated before ignition can occur.
Yellow Instability 0 Normally stable, even under fire conditions.
White Special
(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
Colorless liquid with a mild odor. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously [Bretherick 1979. p.151-154, 164].
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
May cause slight transient (temporary) eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely. Prolonged or repeated exposure is not likely to cause significant skin irritation. Repeated prolonged exposure may cause sleepiness. Single prolonged exposure is not likely to result in absorption of harmful amount through skin. Low oral toxicity. Ingestion of large amount may cause injury. Exposure may have anesthetic or narcotic effects. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL 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.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

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

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water fog, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical. (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Chemical goggles, rubber boots and gloves, and self contained breathing apparatus. (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
INHALATION: Call for medical aid. Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

INGESTION: If conscious, have victim drink 2 glasses of water and immediately induce vomiting.

EYES: Irrigate with water for at least 15 minutes.

SKIN: Wash off in flowing water or shower. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • C10H22O4
Flash Point: 232°F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: -110°F (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 0.965 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Boiling Point: 468°F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 206.3 (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

Chemical PAC-1 PAC-2 PAC-3
Tripropylene glycol methyl ether (25498-49-1) 9.6 mg/m3 110 mg/m3 630 mg/m3
Tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether; (1-(2-(2-Methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol) (20324-33-8) 2 ppm 22 ppm 75 ppm
(DOE, 2018)

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names