Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information
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Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate(108-65-6)

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Product Identification

Product Name
Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate
Synonyms
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate
2-(1-Methoxy)propyl acetate
Dowanol PMA
PGMEA
CAS
108-65-6
Formula
C6H12O3
Molecular Weight
132.16
EINECS
203-603-9
RTECS
AI8925000
RTECS Class
Other
Beilstein/Gmelin
1723580
Beilstein Reference
4-02-00-02237
EC Index Number
607-195-00-7
EC Class
Flammable; Irritant

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Colorless liquid with mild, fruity odor, hygroscopic.
Solubility in water
19 g/100l
Melting Point
-67
Boiling Point
145.8
Vapor Pressure
4
Density
0.968 g/cm3 (20 C)
Usage
Solvent for acrylics, nitrocellulose, urethanes.
Saturation Concentration
0.5% (approximately 5000 ppm) at 25 C (calculated)
Refractive Index
1.40 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Seek medical assistance.
Inhalation
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Skin
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin with soap and water. Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes
Eyes
Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Maintain in a cool, dry location in a sealed container.
Handling
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. All five-gallon pails and larger metal containers, including tank cars and tank trucks, should be grounded and/or bonded when material is transferred. Warning. Sudden release of hot organic chemical vapors or mists from process equipment operating at elevated temperature and pressure, or sudden ingress of air into vacuum equipment, may result in ignitions without the presence of obvious ignition sources.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation
Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause irritation or burns.
Skin
May cause irritation or burns.
Eyes
See Skin.
Ingestion
Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful.
Hazards
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.
EC Risk Phrase
R 10 36
EC Safety Phrase
S 25
UN (DOT)
1993

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Exposure Effects
The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Poison Class
5

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point
48
Autoignition
315
Fire Fighting
Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams.
Upper exp. limit
10.8
Lower exp. limit
1.5
Fire Potential
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Make no contact with the spilled material. ELIMINATE all ignition sources and ground all equipment. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

Stability and Reactivity

Disposal Code
1
Incompatibilities
Keep away from oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
Decomposition
Oxides of carbon.
Combustion Products
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number
1993
Hazard Class
3
Packing Group
I; II; III
HS Code
2915 39 90
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