2-(2-Propoxyethoxy)ethanol

Agent Name
2-(2-Propoxyethoxy)ethanol
Alternative Name
Diethylene glycol propyl ether
CAS Number
6881-94-3
Formula
C7-H16-O3
Major Category
Solvents
2-(2-Propoxyethoxy)ethanol formula graphical representation
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."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.052 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

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