Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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1.Chemical Product and Manufacturer |
A.Product Name:Dipropylene Glycol (DPG). B.Recommended Use and Restrictions on Use · Recommended Use:Paints and general solvents · Restrictions on use:Prohibited for uses other than |
2.Hazards Risks |
A.ClassifDPGisnot a da
gerousmaterial per the OSHA Hazard Communication Definition.
B.Warning Sign,Including Caution
· Pictograph:No pictograph.
· Signal words:No signal words.
· Hazard Risk Words:No hazard/signal words.
· Precaution Words:No precaution words.
C.Other Hazards and Risks Not Included in the Hazard and Risk Classification (NFPA) · Public Health:0, Fire:1, Reactivity:O
3.Name and Contents of Ingredients |
Substance Name | Oxybispropanol |
Nickname (Usual Name) | Dipropylene Glycol |
CAS No | 25265-71-8 |
Contents (%) | Over 99.5 |
4.First Aid Measures |
A.Eye
· lrrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for over 15 minutes.
B.Skin
● Wash clothing or shoes contaminated with a chemical substance before reuse.
· Take off and remove clothing or shoes contaminated with a chemical substance. · Immediately takeoff and wash with soapy water for over 15 minutes to remove
chemical substances.
C.Inhalatior
· If effects of exposure appear move the patient to a non-polluted area. ·If chemical is inhaled,consult with medical personnel immediately.
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D.Ingestion
·If chemicals are ingested,consult with medical personnel.
E.First Aid and Doctor's Caution:No data.
5.Fire Fighting and Explosion Measures |
A.Suitable (Unsuitable)Fire Extinguishing Agents · Suitable Fire Extinguishing Agents:CO2,powder fire extinguishing agent,water, ordinary foam. · Unsuitable Fire Extinguishing Agents:No data. · For Big Fires:Use an ordinary firefighting agent and a fine water spray. B.Specific Hazards from Chemical Substances · Pyrolysis Products:Acids,aldehydes,carbon monoxide. · Fire and Explosion risk:Slight risk of fire. C.Protective Devices to Wear for Fire Extinguishing and Preventive Actions · Move the case from near the fire if work can be done without risk. · Spray high-pressure water on the leaked substance to prevent scattering. · Construct a bank for further processing. · Use a fire extinguisher that has been used and found effective for nearby fire. · Avoid inhalation of substances or their fumes. · Stand facing the wind and avoid low areas. |
6.Measures for Accidental Spillages |
A.Actions and Protective Devices Required Protecting the Body · Workers should only stop a chemical spill if it is not dangerous to do so. B.Actions for the Protection of the Environment ● Air:No data.
C.Purification or Removal Method · Small Spills -For further disposal,move the leaked substance to a suitable case and dispose. -Absorb using nonflammable substances. -Quarantine the exposed area and restrict access to the area except for the related personnel. · Big Spills:No data. |
7.Handling and Storage |
A.Tips for Safe Handling
· Store in an enclosed case.
· Ventilate using an overall or local air exhauster.
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· Wash the body and clothing after using chemicals.
B.Safe Storage
· Store in an enclosed case.
· Store in a cool and dry place.
· Avoid contact with moisture.
· Avoid contact with halogens and intermediate halogens.
· Store and use in accordance with the laws and regulations of the relevant
government department and local self-governing bodies.
· Store in well-vented areas.
8 Prevention of Exposure and Personal Protective Devices |
A.Exposure Standard of Chemicals,Biological Exposure Criteria · Domestic Regulations:No data. · ACGIH Regulations:No data. · Biological Exposure Criteria:No data. B.Suitable Engineering Management · Check whether the work process complies with the allowable standards and exposure standards of the Ministry of Labor. · Install a ventilation device,such as a local exhauster,to ensure a suitable control wind speed. C.Personal Protective Devices · Protection of Respiratory Organs - Make sure to wear protection devices certified by KOSHA. · Eye Protection - Install an emergency shower and basins for easy use by workers. · - Wear protective glasses to protect the eyes from scattering substances.
- Wear chemical resistant gloves to avoid the direct contact of water and chemicals. · Body Protection - Wear chemical resistant protective wear to protect the skin. |
9.Physical/Chemical Characteristics |
A.Appearance
· Physical Properties:Liquid.
· Color:Achromatic.
B.Smell:Odorless.
C.pH:N/A
D.Melting Point/Freezing Point:-32 ℃ .
E.Initial Boiling Point and Range of Boiling Point:229~232℃ .
F.Flash Point:121 ℃(PMCC).
G.Steam Pressure:0.0319 mm Hg (at 25℃).
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H.Water Solubility:Soluble(1000g/L).
1.Steam Density:4.63 (air=1).
J.Specific Gravity:1.02-1.04 (water=1).
K.Viscosity:107 cP (at 20 ℃).
L.Molecular Weight:134.18.
10.Stability and Reactivity |
A.Chemical Stability:Stable at room temperature and normal pressure. B.Possibility of hazardous reaction:No polymerization. C.Conditions to Avoid · Avoid heat,flames,sparks and other sources of ignition.Avoid contact with substances that are prohibited for mixing. D.Substances to Avoid · Acids,bases,combustible substances,halogen carbon chemicals,metals, metallic salts,oxidizers,reducers. E.Hazardous Substances Created at the Time of Decomposition · Pyrolysis products or burning products:Carbon oxide. |
11.Information on Toxicity |
A.Information on Route of Highly Likely Exposure
· Respiratory Organ:No data.
· Oral:No data.
· Skin Contact:No data.
· Eye Contact:No data.
B.Delay by Short-term and Long-term Exposure,Acute Effects and Chronic Effects · Acute Toxicity
-Oral:LD502000 mg/kg rat (Classification 4 by the Ministry of Labor).
Percutaneous:LD50>16000 mg/kg rabbit.
-Inhalation:No data.
· Skin Corrosion or Stimulation
-Rabbit/OECD Guide-line 404:No irritation.
-Human/Skin (104 mg/2D):Moderate irritation.
-Male/Skin (10%/2D):Moderate irritation.
-Children/Skin (30%/96H):Moderate irritation.
· Severe Eye Damage or lrritation
-Human/Eye:Weak irritation.
-Rabbit/Eye(100 mg):Minor irritation.
· Hypersensitivity of Respiratory Organ:No data.
· Skin Hypersensitivity:Human/Draize Test:No hypersensitivity.
· Carcinogenicity
-IARC;No data
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-NTP:No data
-OSHA:No data.
-WISHA:No data.
-ACGIH:No data.
· Mutagenesis of reproductive cells
-In vitro -Salmonella typhimurium/TA 98,TA100,TA1535,TA1537(Reverse Mutation Test;Ames Test):Negative;Human/sister chromatid exchange test: Negative.
· Reproductive Toxicity
-If 1230 mg/kg is administered to a pregnant rabbit for 10 days as food,no effect on fertilization rate is observed together with no effect on the survival rate of the embryo or mother.
Skeletal system and teratogenesis are the biggest index for toxicity in the embryo and none in the mother.It is observed in mouse ≥500 mg/kg/day and rat ≥1,000 mg/kg/day.Effects on the weight and survival rate of the embryo occur at the higher densities.
· Target Organ·Whole Body Poisonous Substance (One Exposure)
-Non-toxicity symptom is the restriction of central nerve if anesthetized.No organ to target.
· Target Organ·Whole Body Poisonous Substance(Repeated Exposure)
-lf exposed to rats for 90 days,weight and feed intake decreases,but no change is seen in the clinical-chemical and blood values.No toxic effects on organs(liver, kidney,pancreas and lung).
· Inhalation Toxicity:No data.
12 Effects on Environment |
A.Aquatic.Terrestrial Ecological Toxicity · Fish:LC50710 mg/t 96 hr Oncorhynchus mykiss. · Crustacean:EC50>1000 mg/t 48 hr Daphnia magna. · Birds:EC50>1000 mg/?72 hr Selenastrum capricornutum. B.Residual Tendency and Resolvability · Residual Tendency:log Kow-1.4. · Resolvability:No data. C.Biological Condensability · Condensability:BCF<1. · Biological Condensability:>60 (%)10 days. D.Soil Mobility:No data. E.Other Hazardous Effects:No data. |
13.Caution for Disposal |
A.Disposal Method
Discard the contents and case according to the regulations if it is regulated in the Waste Management Act.
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B.Caution for Disposal
· Consider the caution indicated in the regulations if it is regulated in the Waste Management Act.
14 Information on Transportation |
A.UN No.:No information on the classification of the UN Transport of Hazardous Substances. B.Suitable Ship Name:N/A. C.Class of Risk at Transportation:N/A. D.Case Grade:N/A. E.Marine Pollutants:No data. F.Special Measures That a User Should Know with Regard to Transportation or Means of Transportation · Emergency Measures for Fire:N/A. · Emergency Measures for Leakage:N/A. |
15 Legal Regulation Status |
A.Regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Acts:No data. B.Regulations of the Hazardous Chemical Management Act:No data. C.Regulations by the Hazardous Substance Safety Management Act:4 Class 3 Petroleum (Soluble Liquid)4000t. D.Regulations by the Waste Management Act:No data. E.Regulations by Other Domestic and Foreign Acts · Domestic Regulations -Residue-Prone Organic Pollutant Management Act:N/A. · International Regulations -America Management Information (OSHA Regulations):N/A. -America Management Information (CERCLA Regulations):N/A. -America Management Information (EPCRA 302 Regulations):N/A. -America Management Information (EPCRA 304 Regulations):N/A. -America Management Information (EPCRA 313 Regulations):N/A. -America Management Information (Rotterdam Convention):N/A. -America Management Information (Stockholm Convention):N/A. -America Management Information (Montreal Protocol):N/A. -EU Classification Information (Fixed Classification):N/A. -EU Classification Information (Risk Words):N/A. -EU Classification Information (Safety Words):N/A. |
16 Other References |
A.Source of Data
o International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID)
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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o International Uniform Chemical Information Database(IUCLID)
(http://ecb.jrc.it/esis )(Target Organ·Whole Body Poisonous Substance(One
Exposure))
o International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID)
(http://ecb.jrc.it/esis )(Target Organ·Whole Body Poisonous Substance(Repeated Exposure))
o ECOTOX (Fish)
o ECOTOX(Crustaceans)
o National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) (http://www.safe.nite.go.jp/ghs/h18 bunrui.html)(Birds)
o International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID) (http://ecb.jrc.it/esis )(Residual Tendency)
oSIDS (Condensability)
oSIDS(Bio-degradability)
B.Date of Initial Creation:Mar.1,1996
C.Number of Revision and Final Date of Revision
o Number of Revision:3 times
o Final Revision Date :Feb.10,2011 -
D.Others
o The above Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)was created with some modifications in reference to the MSDS provided by the Korea Occupational Safety &Health Agency (KOSHA).