| Chemical Properties |
colourless liquid |
| Uses |
As solvent for automotive fluids, cleaners, dyes, coatings, inks, waxes, adhesives, agricultural products, insect repellents, and cosmetics; chemical intermediate. |
| General Description |
Colorless liquid with a weak odor . |
| Air & Water Reactions |
Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously [Bretherick, 1979 p.151-154, 164]. Miscible with water. |
| Reactivity Profile |
Dipropylene glycol monomethyl 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. |
| Health Hazard |
CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. LIQUID: Irritating to skin and eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush affected areas with plenty of water. IF IN EYES, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause irritation. |
| Fire Hazard |
Combustible. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. |
| Safety Profile |
fddly toxic by ingestion and skin contact. An experimental skin and human eye irritant. A dd allergen. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use dry chemical, CO2, mist, foam. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also GLYCOL ETHERS. |
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