International Chemical Safety Cards

PHENYL GLYCIDYL ETHER

ICSC: 0188

1,2-Epoxy-3-phenoxypropane
2,3-Epoxypropylphenyl ether
Phenoxy methyloxirane
PGE
C₉H₁₀O₂
Molecular mass: 150.1
ICSC #    0188
CAS #     122-60-1
RTECS # TZ3675000
EC #         603-067-00-X
November 25, 1998 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 79°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 79°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
•INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	Dry skin. Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Dizziness. Drowsiness. Dullness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours).

Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids. Keep in the dark.

Xn symbol
R: 21-43
S: 2-24/25

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ICSC: 0188

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

PHENYL GLYCIDYL ETHER

ICSC: 0188

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants acids and bases .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.1 ppm; 0.6 mg/m³ (as TWA) A3 (skin) (ACGIH 1998).
MAK: class III:A2 (1997)
OSHA PEL: TWA 10 ppm (60 mg/m³)
NIOSH REL: Ca C 1 ppm (6 mg/m³) 15-minute See Appendix A
NIOSH IDLH: Potential occupational carcinogen 100 ppm

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 245°C
Melting point: 3.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.11
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.24
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1.33

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: >79°C o.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.12

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

Do NOT take working clothes home. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-171

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0188	PHENYL GLYCIDYL ETHER
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.