2-Isopropoxyethanol

Agent Name
2-Isopropoxyethanol
Alternative Name
EGiPE
CAS Number
109-59-1
Formula
C5-H12-O2
Major Category
Solvents
2-Isopropoxyethanol formula graphical representation
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

Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
25 ppm
MAK
10 ppm
Vapor Pressure
1.6 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 3,100 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 33 deg C; VP = 5.2 mm Hg @ 25 deg C; [HSDB]
NFPA
high ambient temp required

Adverse Effects

Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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