Propylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether

Synonyms

1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol; Propylene glycol t-butyl ether; tert-Butoxypropanol; 2-Propanol, 1-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; Propanol, (1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; Propanol, tert-butoxy- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol; [MSDSonline] PtBGE; [Glycol Ethers Online] UN1987

Category

Glycol Ethers (P Series)

Description

Colorless liquid with an ethereal odor; [CAMEO]

Sources/Uses

Used in commercial cleaners, inks, adhesives, nail polish, lacquers, latex paints, industrial solvents, and other coatings; [HSDB]

Comments

A skin and severe eye irritant; [HSDB] Signs of intoxication include CNS depression; [CAMEO] May form unstable peroxides on exposure to air; An irritant; May cause serious injury to eyes; [MSDSonline] See "GLYCOL ETHERS."

Biomedical References

4.7 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

Flash Point = 112 deg F; [CAMEO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alcohols, n.o.s."

Acute solvent syndrome

Possible (2b)

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Encephalopathy, chronic solvent
• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Metal Degreasing
• Painting (Solvents)
• Working with Glues and Adhesives