Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate

Agent Name
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate
CAS Number
959-26-2
Formula
C12-H14-O6
Major Category
Other Classes
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester; Bis(beta-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate; Bis(ethylene glycol) terephthalate; Terephthalic acid, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatic Compounds
Sources/Uses
Used in the production of polyethylene terephthalate; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.11E-07 mm Hg

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