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ETHYLENE GLYCOL PROPYL ETHER

 3 - Flammable liquid

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 2807-30-9   (ETHYLENE GLYCOL PROPYL ETHER)
  • 1993
  • Flammable Liquid
  • EGP
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none
  • ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPROPYL ETHER
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Liquid; colorless; mild, rancid odor; floats and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Ethers tend to form unstable peroxides when exposed to oxygen. Ethyl, isobutyl, ethyl tert-butyl, and ethyl tert-pentyl ether are particularly hazardous in this respect. Ether peroxides can sometimes be observed as clear crystals deposited on containers or along the surface of the liquid.
Fire Hazard
Combustible: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may be produced in a fire. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
VAPOR: Irritating eyes and nose. LIQUID: Can cause corneal damage. INHALATION: Can cause toxic effects. SKIN: Contact can cause toxic effects. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Ethers, such as ETHYLENE GLYCOL PROPYL ETHER can act as bases. They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids. The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example. Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from 128 Polymerizable warning [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible)]:

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)
Firefighting
Combustible: Extinguish with dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide. Cool exposed containers with water. (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Remove all ignition sources; call fire department; avoid contact with liquid; notify local health and pollution control agencies; protect water intakes. (USCG, 1999)
Protective Clothing
Approved respirator; rubber gloves; clothing to prevent body contact wiht liquid. (USCG, 1999)
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No information available.
First Aid
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.

SKIN OR EYES: Immediately flush with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • C5H12O2
Flash Point: 120°F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): 1.26 % 1.26% k 69°C (USCG, 1999)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): 15.8 % 15.8% k 127°C (USCG, 1999)
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): 3.6 (USCG, 1999) - Heavier than air; will sink
Specific Gravity: 0.908 at 73°F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Boiling Point: 301°F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 104.15 (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
Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether; (Propyl cellosolve; Ektasolve EP) (2807-30-9) 2.2 ppm 24 ppm 140 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