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Semiaqueous

MSDS

CHEMICAL OR PRODUCT NAME: TRADE NAME

CHEMICAL FAMILY:

COMPONENTS(CAS#): WEIGHT% AEL
Mixed Aliphatic Hydrocarbons (64742-48-9)30-60%100 ppm*
1-Propoxy-2-Propanol (1569-01-3) 30-60%
*DuPont's Acceptable Exposure Limit

STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS: EPA TSCA CHEMICAL INVENTORY, Title III hazard classifications: acute, chronic, fire.

BOILING POINT: 149-193 °C at 760 mm Hg.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.82 at 25°C

VAPOR PRESSURE: 2 mm Hg at 20°C

EVAPORATION RATE BuAc=1: 0.15

FLASH POINT: 111°F TCC

AUTOIGNITION TEMP: ___ °C

LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: ___% at ___ °C

UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: ___% at ___ °C

COMBUSTIBLE: Y

FLAMMABLE: 2

SOLUBILITY IN H2O: 60 WT%

APPEARANCE: Colorless liquid

ODOR: Alcohol

REACTIVITY DATA: Stable. Incompatible with:

WASTE DISPOSAL: Prevent liquid from entering sewers, waterways or low areas. Dispose of according to applicable regulations.

HEALTH EFFECTS: Mixed aliphatic hydrocarbons: skin contact may cause irritation with discomfort or rash. The compound has been infrequently associated with skin sensitization. Eye contact may cause irritation with discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision. Inhalation may cause non-specific effects, such as nausea, headache, or weakness. Aspiration of liquid into the lungs after ingestion may result in pulmonary edema. Ingestion may cause nonspecified effects such as headache, nausea or weakness.

1-Propoxy-2-propanol: skin contact of several hours may cause local redness and swelling. Longer contact may cause sever redness, swelling, local ulceration, and narcosis. The material can be absorbed through the skin in toxic amounts. Liquid or vapor contact may cause eye irritation with discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision. Inhalation may cause respiratory irritation, coughing. Prolonged exposure may cause nervous system depression with anesthetic effects. Ingestion may cause severe irritation of the gastrointestinal tract and possible kidney and liver damage. Aspiration may cause lung damage.

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