Tripropylene glycol

Agent Name
Tripropylene glycol
CAS Number
24800-44-0
Formula
C9-H20-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Tripropylene glycol formula graphical representation
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

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.00048 mm Hg
NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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