1,1'-Oxydi-2-propanol
Agent Name
1,1'-Oxydi-2-propanol
CAS Number
110-98-5
Formula
C6-H14-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Propanol, 1,1'-oxybis-; 1,1'-Dimethyldiethylene glycol; 2,2'-Dihydroxydipropyl ether; 4-Oxaheptane-2,6-diol; Bis(2-hydroxypropyl) ether; NIAX catalyst D-19; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Propylene Glycols
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley] Viscous hygroscopic liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in polyesters, alkyd resins, and reinforced plastics; Used as a plasticizer, solvent, extracting agent, and antifreeze; [HSDB] Used in pesticides and as a humectant and emollient in cosmetics and fragrances; Also used in dyes, inks, paints, coatings, hydraulic brake fluids, and cutting oils; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
Comments
A mild skin and eye irritant; [ICSC] May cause irritation; Targets the liver, kidneys, and nerves; [MSDSonline] See "Dipropylene glycol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.03 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 137.7 deg C; [Hawley]
NFPA
must be preheated
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: