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1-METHOXY-2-PROPYL ACETATE
| CAS # | 108-65-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₆H₁₂O₃ |
| Synonyms |
1-methoxy-2-acetoxypropane; 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl ester acetic acid; 1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate; 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate; PGMEA; 1,2-propanediol monomethyl ether acetate; propylene glycol methyl ether acetate; propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate |
| Physical description | Colorless, flammable liquid with sweet ether-like odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 302°F | Molecular weight | 132.16 |
| Freezing point/melting point | Vapor pressure | ||
| Flash point | Vapor density | ||
| Specific gravity | 0.969 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 1.3% at 173°F | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 13.1% at 283°F |
| NFPA health rating | 1 | NFPA fire rating | 2 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | P218 |
|---|---|
| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] |
| Sampling time* | 100 min |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 10 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.1 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | 3 L |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | 0.2 L/min |
| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID |
| Method reference | OSHA 99 (fully validated) |
| Notes | Keep samples refrigerated when not in transit. Ship samples overnight with cold-packs as soon as possible. |
| Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
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| Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA | REL-TWA | TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA |
100 ppm (541 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL |
150 ppm (811 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
Y |
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Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
Notes: | ||||
| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: | Notes: | ||||||
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
Not listed |
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 09/21/2022