| Agent Name |
2-Isopropoxyethanol |
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| Alternative Name |
Ethylene glycol isopropyl ether |
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| CAS Number |
109-59-1 |
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| Formula |
C5-H12-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
2-Isopropoxyethanol; Dowanal EiPAT; Ethanol, 2-(1-methylethoxy)-; Ethanol, 2-isopropoxy-; Ethylene glycol isopropyl ether; Ethylene glycol, monoisopropyl ether; Iso-propyl glycol ether; Isopropyl cellosolve; Isopropyl glycol; Isopropyl oxitol; Isopropylethylene glycol ether; Monoisopropyl ether of ethylene glycol; Ucar AC; beta-Hydroxyethyl isopropyl ether; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Glycol Ethers |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a mild, ethereal odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent, particularly in paints and lacquers; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Osmotic fragility of rat erythrocytes markedly increased at exposures of 200 ppm; [ACGIH] Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [HSDB] May cause skin and eye irritation; [CAMEO] See "Glycol ethers." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
25 ppm |
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| MAK |
5 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1.6 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 3,100 mg/m3/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 33 deg C; VP = 5.2 mm Hg @ 25 deg C; [HSDB] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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| Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ISOPROPOXYETHANOL
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