Product ID:DOWANOL(R) PM GLYCOL ETHER
MSDS Date:03/20/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N010860
MSDS Number: BHVKB

DOW CHEMICAL USA

MIDLAND, MI 48674

Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400

Info Phone: 517-636-4400;800-258-CHEM

Cage: EO044

DOW CHEMICAL USA

MIDLAND, MI 48640-6030 US

Telephone: 800-258-2436

Cage: EO044

PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER

CAS: 107-98-2

RTECS: UB7700000

Fraction By Weight: 97%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9192

2-METHOXY-1-PROPANOL

CAS: 1589-47-5

Fraction By Weight: 3%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 RAT ORAL 6.6 ML/KG;(SEE SUPP DATA)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:SLIGHT TRANSIENT IRRIT.CORNEAL INJURY
UNLIKELY.SKIN:PRLNG/RPTD EXPOS-IRRIT.PRLNG CONTACT W/ LRG
AMTS-DROW.INGEST:SINGLE DOSE TOX LOW.AMTS LARGER THAN AMTS
INCIDENTAL TO HANDLING MAY CAUSE INJURY. INHAL:ODOR OBJECTIONABLE
AT 100 PPM;HIGHER-EYE,NOSE,THROAT IRRIT.INTOLERABLE AT 1000
PPM;ANESTHETIC EFTS SEEN.(SUP DA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K

First Aid:EYES:IRRIGATE IMMED W/ WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.SKIN:WASH
OFF IN FLOWING WATER/SHOWER.INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT IF LARGE AMTS
INGESTED.CONSULT MD.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF NOT BREATHING,GIVE
MOUTH-TO-MO UTH RESUSCITATION.IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,GIVE
OXYGEN.CALL MD.MD NOTE:NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE.SUPPORTIVE
CARE.TREATMENT BASED ON JUDGMENT OF PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:90F,32C
Lower Limits:10.9% @ 151C
Upper Limits:1.5% @ 151C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (POSITIVE PRESSURE).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP VAPORS AWAY FROM POSSIBLE IGNITION
SOURCES.

Spill Release Procedures:SOAK UP W/ SUITABLE,NON-REACTIVE ABSORBENT
MATERIAL.COLLECT W/ RUBBER SHOVEL INTO CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K

Handling and Storage Precautions:GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.HANDLE WITH
REASONABLE CARE.AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.
Other Precautions:A DELAYED HEALTH HAZARD.A FIRE HAZARD.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:FOR BRIEF CONTACT,NO PRECAUTIONS OTHER THAN
CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:12.5 MMHG @ 25C,77F.LD50-LC50 MIX:LD50 RABBIT SKIN APPROX 12
ML/KG.ROUTES OF ENTRY:INHAL/SKIN/INGEST .EFTS OF OVEREXPOS:RPTD
EXCESS EXPOS-MINOR LUNG,LIVER,KIDNEY EFTS;ANESTHETIC/NARCOTIC EFTS
.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:248.3F,120C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/K
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K
Vapor Pres:SUPP DATA
Vapor Density:3.12,AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.917 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K
Solubility in Water:INFINITELY
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID.INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE ON
ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL STORAGE CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .BURN IN APPROVED INCINERATOR.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.