Tripropylene glycol Safety Data Sheets
SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to the UN GHS revision 8
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
| Product name | [(methylethylene)bis(oxy)]dipropanol |
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1.2 Other means of identification
| Product number | - |
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| Other names | 2,5-dimethyl-3,6-dioxa-nonane-1,8-diol; 2-[2-(2-hydroxy-propoxy)-propoxy]-propan-1-ol; 2-[2-(2-hydroxypropoxy)propoxy]-1-propanol |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
| Identified uses | Solvents |
|---|---|
| Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
| Company | Echemi.com |
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| Address | Echemi.com |
| Telephone | Echemi.com |
1.5 Emergency phone number
| Emergency phone number | Echemi.com |
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| Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) | No symbol. |
|---|---|
| Signal word | No signal word |
| Hazard statement(s) | none |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention | none |
| Response | none |
| Storage | none |
| Disposal | none |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [(methylethylene)bis(oxy)]dipropanol | [(methylethylene)bis(oxy)]dipropanol | 24800-44-0 | 246-466-0 | 100% |
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest.
Following skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Following eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Non-irritating; no symptoms observed by any exposure route. (USCG, 1999)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Absorption, Distribution and Excretion
Is not absorbed through skin in acutely toxic amt even from prolonged & repeated contact.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Water, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Acrid fumes of acids and aldehydes may form in fires. (USCG, 1999)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Well closed.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
no data available
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Wear safety spectacles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves.
Respiratory protection
Use ventilation.
Thermal hazards
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
| Physical state | Liquid. Viscous. |
|---|---|
| Colour | Colourless. |
| Odour | ODORLESS |
| Melting point/freezing point | < -20 °C. Atm. press.:Ca. 101.3 kPa. |
| Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 270 °C. Atm. press.:100.47 kPa. |
| Flammability | Combustible. |
| Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit | no data available |
| Flash point | 145 °C. Atm. press.:100.11 kPa. |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 232 °C. Atm. press.:> 101.08 - < 102.33 kPa. |
| Decomposition temperature | no data available |
| pH | no data available |
| Kinematic viscosity | kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s) = 77.3. Temperature:20°C.;kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s) = 23.4. Temperature:40°C. |
| Solubility | SOL IN WATER, METHANOL, ETHER |
| Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | log Pow = -0.379. Temperature:21.5 °C.;Pow = 0.418. Temperature:21.5 °C. |
| Vapour pressure | 0.26 Pa. Temperature:25 °C. |
| Density and/or relative density | 1.02. Temperature:20 °C. |
| Relative vapour density | 6.63 (vs air) |
| Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Attacks some plastics.
10.2 Chemical stability
no data available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
COMBUSTIBLE.TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL is a ether-alcohol derivative. The ether being relatively unreactive. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert alcohols to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides. May attack some forms of plastics (USCG, 1999).
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
no data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
no data available
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 - rat (male/female) - > 2 000 mg/kg bw.
- Inhalation: LC50 - rat - > 0.083 mg/L air.
- Dermal: LD50 - rabbit (male) - > 16 320 mg/kg bw.
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
no data available
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Oryzias latipes - > 1 000 mg/L - 96 h.
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50 - Daphnia magna - > 1 000 mg/L - 24 h.
- Toxicity to algae: EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (previous names: Raphidocelis subcapitata, Selenastrum capricornutum) - > 1 000 mg/L - 72 h.
- Toxicity to microorganisms: EC50 - activated sludge of a predominantly domestic sewage - > 1 000 mg/L - 3 h. Remarks:Respiration rate.
12.2 Persistence and degradability
By analogy to dipropylene glycol, a structurally similar compound, tripropylene glycol is expected to be resistant to biodegradation(SRC). Polypropylene glycol-utilizing bacteria were isolated by enrichment culture; one strain from this culture was able to grow using various polypropylene glycols (diol and triol types) as a carbon source(1). Dipropylene glycol in a five day BOD test, reached 0(2)-5%(3) of the theoretical oxygen demand. Over a four week period with dipropylene glycol added at 30 mg/L, only 0-3% by BOD was degraded(4). Biodegradation of dipropylene glycol proceeds through the oxidation of terminal alcohol groups leading to the cleavage of the ether linkage(1).
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF value of 0 was calculated for tripropylene glycol(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of -0.50(1,SRC) and a recommended regression-derived equation(2). According to a recommended classification scheme(3), this BCF value indicates that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms will not be an important fate process(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
The Koc of tripropylene glycol is estimated as approximately 13(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of -0.50(1,SRC) and a regression-derived equation(2,SRC). According to a recommended classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that tripropylene glycol has very high mobility in soil(SRC).
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
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.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN Number
| ADR/RID: UN3077 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: UN3077 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: UN3077 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
| ADR/RID: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
| ADR/RID: 9 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: 9 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: 9 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
| ADR/RID: III (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: III (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: III (For reference only, please check.) |
14.5 Environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: Yes | IMDG: Yes | IATA: Yes |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
|---|---|---|---|
| [(methylethylene)bis(oxy)]dipropanol | [(methylethylene)bis(oxy)]dipropanol | 24800-44-0 | 246-466-0 |
| 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. | ||
| Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
| Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
| Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. | ||
| Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) | Listed. | ||
SECTION 16: Other information
Information on revision
| Creation Date | July 15, 2019 |
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| Revision Date | July 15, 2019 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated, but none has been found.
Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
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