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Triethylene glycol monoethyl ether Safety and Health Topics:
Triethylene glycol monoethyl ether

General Description
    Synonyms: Ethyltriglycol; Ethanol, 2-(2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy)

    OSHA IMIS Code Number: T414

    Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 112-50-5

    NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: KK8950000

    Chemical Description and Physical Properties: Liquid
      molecular formula: C8H18O4
      molecular weight: 178.3
      boiling point: 256°C
      vapor pressure: 6.8 @ 20°C
      melting point: -19°C
Health Factors
    Potential symptoms: eye, skin and respiratory irritant
Monitoring Methods used by OSHA
    Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:

    bulk analysis: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
 
Revised: 03 September 2003
 
 
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