Tripropylene glycol

Synonyms

2-(2-(2-Hydroxypropoxy)propoxy)-1-propanol; ((Methylethylene)bis(oxy))dipropanol; Propanol, ((1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bis(oxy))bis-; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Propylene Glycols

Description

Colorless odorless liquid; [ICSC]

Sources/Uses

Used as an intermediate for resins, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, ethers, and esters; Also used in mold lubricants, humectants, and as a solvent (dyestuffs, pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, gums, resins, oils, inks, paints, hydraulic and brake fluids, cutting oils, and dry-cleaning soaps; [HSDB] Used as an intermediate for resins in closed systems; [OECD SIDS: Tripropylene glycol - 1994]

Comments

In high-dose animal experiments, causes salivation and increased liver and kidney weights at 1000 mg/kg/day; No reproductive toxicity at that dose; No genotoxic effects; [OECD SIDS: Tripropylene glycol - 1994] No listed effects of short-term or long-term exposure; [ICSC] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Propylene glycol."

Biomedical References

0.00048 mm Hg

must be preheated

Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Encephalopathy, chronic solvent
• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Dry Cleaning
• Metal Machining
• Molding and Core Making
• Painting (Solvents)