General Description
A clear liquid. Density 0.903 g/cm3. Flash point 114°F. An irritant.
Reactivity Profile
ETHYLENE GLYCOL ISOPROPYL ETHER(109-59-1) acts both as an alcohol and ether. May react violently with strong oxidizing agents. May generate flammable and/or toxic gases with alkali metals, nitrides, and other strong reducing agents. May initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Oxidizes in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously [Bretherick, 1979 p.151-154, 164]. Water soluble .
Hazard
Combustible liquid with flash p 49C. Toxic
by skin absorption.
Health Hazard
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. May cause skin and eye irritation.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Emits toxic fumes when heated upon decomposition.
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid
Uses
2-Isopropoxyethanol was used to study the products of the gas-phase reactions of OH radical with n-butyl methyl ether and 2-isopropoxyethanol in the presence of NO. 2-Isopropoxyethanol was used to develop methodology for evaluating electromagnetic sensor performance in nonrelaxing and nonconducting (e.g., sandy soil) media
Uses
Ethylene glycol monoisopropyl ether (EGIE) is used as a solvent for resins, dyes, and cellulose esters, and in coatings..
Uses
Solvent in latex paints, lacquers, and
other coatings, resins, coalescing aids, and coupling
solvents
Waste Disposal
Chemical incineration is the most suitable method of destruction. Drain disposal may be done for small amounts of EGIE.
