International Chemical Safety Cards

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 0718

2-(2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol
Ethoxytriglycol
Triglycol monoethyl ether
Ethoxytriethylene glycol
TEGEE
C₈H₁₈O₄ / CH₃CH₂(OCH₂CH₂)₃OH
Molecular mass: 178.3
ICSC # 0718
CAS # 112-50-5
RTECS # KK8950000
April 19, 2004 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Wwater spray, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES		Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.

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ICSC: 0718

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

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 0718

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
NIOSH REL: C 0.01 ppm (0.1 mg/m³)
NIOSH IDLH: 1 ppm

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 255°C
Melting point: -19°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.02
Solubility in water:
very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.3

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.2
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 135°C o.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-6.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.79 (calc.)

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Trioxitol, Poly-solv TE, Triethoxol, Dowanol TE are trade names. Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0718	TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL 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.