Chemical Sampling Information
	2-Propoxyethanol
Quick Links General Description Health Factors Monitoring Search    [use word(s)/phrase] Table of Contents By Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z By CAS Number General Description Synonyms: EGPE; Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether; Propyl Cellosolve; Propylglycol OSHA IMIS Code Number: P136 Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 2807-30-9 NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: KM2800000 Chemical Description and Physical Properties: Clear colorless flammable liquid; soluble in water and most solvents. Mild reasonably pleasant odor. molecular formula: C5H12O2 molecular weight: 104.149 boiling point: 149.5-150.5°C vapor pressure: 130 Pa @ 25°C melting point: -90°C Health Factors Potential symptoms: Eye, nose, throat and skin irritation; cough, sore throat; eye redness, pain; dry skin. Health Effects: Irritation-Eyes---Marked (HE14); Irritation-Nose, Throat, Skin---Mild (HE16); Blood disorders (HE12) Affected organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, blood Notes: Explosive vapor/air mixtures may be formed with 2-propoxyethanol at temperatures above 57°C. No reports of adverse effects on humans were found in the literature. Oral and inhalational studies in rats indicated red blood cells as the primary site of action (hematuria), with secondary changes occurring in spleen, liver and kidneys. The overall NOEL of 2-propoxyethanol in inhalational studies was reported to be 200 ppm. Date Last Revised: 09/20/2006 Literature Basis: International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO): Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether. Katz, G.V., Krasavage, W.J. and Terhaar, C.J.: Comparative acute and subchronic toxicity of ethylene glycol monopropyl ether and ethylene glycol monopropyl ether acetate. Environ. Health Perspect. 57: 165-175, 1984 Monitoring Methods used by OSHA Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method: sampling media: Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh) analytical solvent: (95:5) Methylene Chloride:Methanol maximum volume: 10 Liters   maximum flow rate: 0.2 L/min current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID method reference: OSHA SLTC In-House File method classification: Not Validated All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.