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Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Lab Grade

PROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER
Part number
RXSOL-61-1437-002
Brand
RXSOL
Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Lab Grade

Overview

Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, a medium-boiling glycol ether, is an active solvent for cellulose acetate butyrate, nitrocellulose, epoxy, phenolic, acrylic, and alkyd resins. It is used in a variety of coating, printing ink, and cleaning applications.

The chemical substances for this product are listed as Inert Ingredients Permitted for Use in Nonfood Use Pesticide Products, and in Food Use Pesticide Products with limitations, under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

Technical specifications

Specifications of Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Lab Grade
FormulaC4H10O2 / H3CCHOHCH2OCH3
Molecular mass90.1
Boiling point120°C
Melting point-96°C
Relative density (water = 1)9
Solubility in watervery good
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1)1.03
Flash point38°C
Auto-ignition temperature70°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air1.9-13.1

Applications

  • Architectural coatings
  • Auto OEM
  • Auto refinish
  • Automotive
  • Building materials
  • Commerical printing inks
  • General industrial coatings
  • Graphic arts
  • Janitorial & household cleaners
  • Marine
  • Paints & coatings
  • Protective coatings
  • Wood coatings
  • Laboratory

Characteristics and notes

Key Feature

  • Excellent solvent activity
  • Good coupling efficiency
  • High dilution ratio
  • Inert - Food use with limitations
  • Inert - Nonfood use
  • Medium evaporation rate
  • Miscible with water and most organic liquids
  • Non-HAP
  • Non-SARA
  • Readily biodegradable

Safety and SDS

Read the safety data sheet before handling. Wear suitable gloves and eye protection.

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Product Name               Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Lab Grade
Part Number   RXSOL-61-1437-002

Company Details:

RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA

Branch : Kandla, Mumbai , Chennai, Vizag, Kolkata, UAE , OMAN , CANADA and KENYA  

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Chemical  Name                            CAS                    EC number          Weight                  Formula                                 
Propylene glycol methyl ether 107-98-2 203-539-1 <= 100 % C4H10O2
Signal Word  Warning 
Hazard Statements H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
P280 Wear    protective gloves.P305 + P351 + P338 Wear eye protection/ face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Precautionary statements   P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges.
Classification of the substance or mixture Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Supplemental Hazard      Statements None
Other hazards  This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
General advice Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled  After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
Eye Contact After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
Swallowed After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Skin Contact In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Inhalation Remove patient to fresh air, keep warm and at rest and get medical assistance in necessary. 
Ingestion Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delaye The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed  No data available
Flammability                                                  May be combustible at high temperature.
Suitable extinguishing media Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture  Carbon oxides Flash back possible over considerable distance., Container explosion may occur under fire conditions., Vapors may form explosive mixture with air., May form peroxides of unknown stability. Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Further information Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system. 
Hazardous combustion
products
Fire may cause the evolution of Sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides.
Advice for firefighters In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Protective Equipment Use personal protective equipment.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Has a fire-promoting effect due to the release of oxygen.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Spillage Oxidizing material. Stop leak if without risk. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing...). Keep substance damp using water spray. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition sources. Call for assistance on disposal.
Personal Protection Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: Protective equipment see section 8.
Enviromental Precaution Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. 
Advice on safe handling  Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Incompatible materials  Keep away from alkalis, strong oxidizing agents and metals. Provide containment walls of adequate capacity to hold any accidental spills. 
Hygiene measures Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance. For precautions see section 2.2.
Precautions for     safe handling For precautions see section 2.2. 
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities  Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.
Storage conditions Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Air sensitive. Forms explosive peroxides on prolonged storage May form peroxides on contact with air.
Storage class Storage class (TRGS 510): 3: Flammable liquids
Specific end     use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
Handling Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep away from combustible material.. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials, metals
Advice on general occupational hygiene Advice on safe handling Observe label precautions. Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
Requirements for storage  Keep in cool and store under shade. 

 Derived No Effect Level (DNEL)

Application Area           Routes of exposure               Health effect        Value
Worker DNEL, acute Inhalation  Local effects 553,5 mg/m3
Worker DNEL, longterm dermal Systemic effects          
Worker DNEL, longterm Inhalation  Systemic effects 369 mg/m3
Consumer DNEL, longterm dermal Systemic effects      
Consumer DNEL, longterm inhalation Systemic effects 43,9 mg/m3 
Consumer DNEL, longterm oral Systemic effects  

Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)

Compartment                 Value                                                                          
Sea water                                                                   1 mg/l                               
Fresh water 10 mg/l
Sewage treatment plant 100 mg/l
Aquatic intermittent release  100 mg/l
Exposure controls  No specific additional engineering controls are required. Provide good natural or artificial ventilation. 
Engineering Control Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Body Protection Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Skin protection This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Full contact Material: butyl-rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 898) This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm Break through time: 120 min Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)
Respiratory protection Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Other Protection      Measure Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Control of    environmental exposure Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Thermal hazards No data available
Physical state Liquid, clear
Colour Colorless
Odour Ethanolic
Odor Threshold Not Applicable
pH No data available 
Melting Point 96 °C at 1.013 hPa - (ECHA)
Boiling Point 118 - 119 °C - lit.
Flash Point 34 °C - closed cup
Evaporation Rate Not Applicable
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Explosive limits No Data Available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits 16 %(V)  / 1,8 %(V)
Autoignition temperature No data available
Decomposition temperature  No data available
Viscosity, dynamic 1,7 mPa.s at 25 °C
Vapour pressure 14,53 hPa at 25 °C
Density 0,916 g/cm3 at 25 °C - lit.
Relative  Vapour Density 3,11 - (Air = 1.0)
Freezing point  No data available 
Specific Gravity No data available 
Partition coefficient Pow: < 1 at 20 °C 
Explosive properties No data available 
Solubility 1.000 g/l at 20 °C 
Ignition temperature No information available.
Particle characteristics No data available 
Reactivity                        Can violently decompose at elevated temperatures Stable under recommended storage conditions. Vapor/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.
Stability Sensitive to air. The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) . May form peroxides on prolonged storage. Date container and periodically test for peroxides.
Possibility of hazardous reactions No data available
Conditions to avoid May form explosive peroxides.Heating.
Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Polymerization In the event of fire: see section 5
Acute toxicity  LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 4.016 mg/kg (EC Directive 92/69/EEC B.1 Acute Toxicity (Oral)) Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract. LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 4 h - > 6 mg/l - aerosol Remarks: (IUCLID) Inhalation: Irritating to respiratory system. LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2.000 mg/kg (Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, B.3)
Skin corrosion/irritation Skin - Rabbit Result: No skin irritation - 4 h (Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, B.4)
Serious eye      damage/eye       irritation  Eyes - Rabbit Result: No eye irritation (Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, B.5)
Respiratory or skin    sensitization  Maximization Test - Guinea pig Result: negative (Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, B.6)
Toxic Effects on         Human May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract. Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant, lung sensitizer).
Carcinogenicity No data available
Germ cell        mutagenicity  Test Type: Ames test Test system: Salmonella typhimurium Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 471 Result: negative Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test Test system: Chinese hamster lung cells Metabolic activation: without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 476 Result: negative Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 473 Result: negative Test Type: Micronucleus test Species: Mouse Cell type: Bone marrow Application Route: Intraperitoneal Method: OECD Test Guideline 474 Result: negative.
Reproductive toxicity  No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single      exposure May cause drowsiness or dizziness. - Central nervous system Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Special Remarks on other Toxi  Effects on Humans Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reation, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal (digestive) tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema, inflammation, edema of bronchi and larynx. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Repeated or prolonged skin exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Repeated or prolonged exposure by inhalation may affect respiration and metabolism.
Additional Information The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. Repeated dose toxicity - Rabbit - male and female - Dermal - 21 Days - NOAEL (No observed adverse effect level) - > 1.000 mg/kg RTECS: UB7700000 To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. After absorption of toxic quantities: CNS disorders narcosis Toxic effect on: Liver Kidney Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Persistence and degradability Biodegradability aerobic Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) - Exposure time 28 d Result: 96 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301E)
Toxicity to fish  Static test LC50 - Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe) - 6.812 mg/l - 96 h (DIN 38412 part 15)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates Static test LC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 23.300 mg/l - 48 h Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to algae Static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - > 1.000 mg/l - 7 d Remarks: (ECHA)  
Products Biodegradation The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
Mobility in soil No Information available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Endocrine disrupting       properties The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other adverse effects No data available
Disposal methods The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
Waste treatment      Method See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.
UN number ADR/RID: 3092     IMDG: 3092           IATA:3092    
UN proper shipping name  ADR/RID:1-Methoxy-2-propanol   IMDG:1-Methoxy-2-propanol     IATA:1-Methoxy-2-propanol
Transport hazard class(es)      ADR/RID:      3       IMDG:     3            IATA:  3
Packaging group ADR/RID:  III          IMDG:     III            IATA: III
Environmental hazards ADR/RID: No   IMDG: No       IATA: No
Special precautions for user Tunnel restriction code : (C/E) 
Further information Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Transport in bulk according to IMOinstruments No data available
Inventory status Components are on the following inventories: Polymaleic acid: - US TSCA, Canadian DSL, EU EINECS, Australian AICS, Korean, Philippine PICCS and Chinese Xi irritant R 36/38 Irritant to eyes & skin R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26/28 In case of contact eyes & skin, rinse with plenty water and seek medical advice Section 312/313: Not listed. Not listed under California proposition 65. 
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) -Listed.EC Inventory Listed. United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory- Listed. China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 Not- Listed. New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)Listed. PICCS -Listed. Vietnam National Chemical Inventory -Listed. IECSC Listed. Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) -Listed.
National legislation Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances. : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Other regulations Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
Chemical Safety Assessment A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance. 
Other Information

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