Chemical Sampling Information
Hexylene Glycol
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Hexylene Glycol

SYNONYM(s): 4-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol; Pinakon

IMIS: 1389

CAS: 107-41-5

NIOSH: RTECS SA0810000; 54669

DESCRIPTION:

Clear Liquid
MW: 118.17
BP: 198 C
MOLFM: C6H14O2

Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 25 ppm, 121 mg/m3 Ceiling

NIOSH REL: 25 ppm Ceiling

Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Skin---Mild (HE16)

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: (95:5) Methylene Chloride/Methanol
MIN T: 15 Minutes   MAX F: 0.2 L/min (Ceiling)
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Partially Validated


Revision Date: 11/19/1992
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