1-Ethoxy-2-propanol

Synonyms

Propylene glycol ethyl ether; 2-Propanol, 1-ethoxy-; [ChemIDplus] Propylene glycol monoethyl ether; 1-Ethoxy-2-hydroxypropane; 2-Ethoxy-1-methylethanol; 1-Ethoxypropan-2-ol; Monopropylene glycol ethyl ether; Propylene glycol 1-ethyl ether; alpha-Propylene glycol monoethyl ether; [CHEMINFO] UN1993

Category

Glycol Ethers (P Series)

Description

Clear, hygroscopic liquid with a sweet, mild, ether-like odor; [CHEMINFO]

Sources/Uses

Used in the manufacture of lacquers, paints, leather finishes, wood stains, furniture polishes, inks, and cleaning products; Also used as an antifreeze, an extractant in the pharmaceutical industry, a solvent to regulate flow, and in agricultural, nail care, and adhesive products; [CHEMINFO]

Comments

A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; High concentrations (>1600 ppm) may cause severe eye irritation and tearing; [CHEMINFO] A mild eye irritant; [ICSC] Danger of cutaneous absorption; [MAK] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "GLYCOL ETHERS."

Biomedical References

Yes

50 ppm

200 ppm

20 ppm, Sum of the concentrations of CAS 1569-02-4 and 54839-24-6 in air

9.8 mm Hg

LC50 (rat) > 10,000 ppm/4h

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 35 deg C; [CHEMINFO]

Yes

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:

• Painting (Solvents)
• Working with Glues and Adhesives