Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate
Agent Name
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate
Alternative Name
Methoxypropyl acetate
CAS Number
84540-57-8
Formula
C6-H12-O3
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Methoxypropanol acetate; Methoxypropyl acetate; Propanol, 1(or 2)-methoxy-, acetate; [ChemIDplus] 1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate; Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate; [CAMEO]
Category
Glycol Ethers (P Series)
Description
Colorless liquid with a sweet odor like ether; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
An irritant; Targets the kidney and liver; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.72 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: