2-Isopropoxyethanol

Synonyms

2-Isopropoxyethanol; Dowanal EiPAT; Ethanol, 2-(1-methylethoxy)-; Ethanol, 2-isopropoxy-; Ethylene glycol isopropyl ether; Ethylene glycol, monoisopropyl ether; Iso-propyl glycol ether; Isopropyl cellosolve; Isopropyl glycol; Isopropyl oxitol; Isopropylethylene glycol ether; Monoisopropyl ether of ethylene glycol; Ucar AC; beta-Hydroxyethyl isopropyl ether; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Glycol Ethers (E Series)

Description

Colorless liquid with a mild, ethereal odor; [NIOSH]

Sources/Uses

Used as a solvent, particularly in paints and lacquers; [ACGIH]

Comments

Osmotic fragility of rat erythrocytes markedly increased at exposures of 200 ppm; [ACGIH] Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [HSDB] May cause skin and eye irritation; [CAMEO] See "Glycol ethers."

Biomedical References

Yes

25 ppm

10 ppm

1.6 mm Hg

LC50 (rat) = 3,100 mg/m3/4h

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 33 deg C; VP = 5.2 mm Hg @ 25 deg C; [HSDB]

high ambient temp required

Hemolytic anemia

Acute solvent syndrome

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

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Encephalopathy, chronic solvent
• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Solvents)