2-(2-Propoxyethoxy)ethanol

Synonyms

Diethylene glycol propyl ether; Ethanol, 2-(2-propoxyethoxy)-; [ChemIDplus] DGPE; [Reference #1] Eastman DP Solvent; [Eastman Chemical MSDS]

Category

Glycol Ethers (E Series)

Description

Colorless liquid; [Eastman Chemical MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used as a solvent in coatings, retarder solvent for inks, coalescing aid in paints, in automotive coatings, plastic coatings, and household cleaners; [Reference #1] Used as a solvent; [Eastman Chemical MSDS]

Comments

Acute toxicity in rodents includes CNS depression but no systemic toxicity in inhalation studies using less than continuous exposure regimens; Hemolysis in sub-chronic dermal studies and kidney and liver toxicity with some hematological changes in sub-chronic oral studies; No reproductive toxicity except one study showing testicular toxicity at very high doses; [Reference #1] May form peroxides; An eye irritant; [Eastman Chemical MSDS] See "GLYCOL ETHERS."

Reference Link #1

Biomedical References

0.052 mm Hg

Acute solvent syndrome

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Encephalopathy, chronic solvent
• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Painting (Solvents)