| Agent Name |
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether |
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| Alternative Name |
(2-Methoxymethylethoxy)propanol |
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| CAS Number |
34590-94-8 |
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| Formula |
C7-H16-O3 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
Arcosolv DPM; Dipropylene glycol methyl ether; Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether; Dowanol DPM; Dowanol-50B; Glysolv DPM; Kino-red; PPG-2 methyl ether; Ucar solvent 2LM; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Glycol Ethers |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a mild, ether-like odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in hydraulic fluids and as a solvent. [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Central nervous system depression observed in animal studies; [ACGIH] An eye and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [ICSC] See "Glycol ethers." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
100 ppm |
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| STEL (ACGIH) |
150 ppm |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
100 ppm |
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| MAK |
50 ppm, mixture of isomers |
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| IDLH (NIOSH) |
600 ppm |
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| Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs |
Concentrations between 300 and 400 ppm have been reported to be very disagreeable [Rowe et al. 1954]. Central nervous system impairment (undefined) occurred at 1,000 ppm in one of two subjects [Stewart et al. 1970]. . . .Concentrations above 5,000 ppm are unlikely to be encountered in the workplace because of the high boiling point and low vapor pressure of this substance. |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.5 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
35 ppm |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Odor threshold from CHEMINFO; Flash point = 85 deg C; |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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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: DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
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