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ISOPROPYLIDENE GLYCEROL

ICSC: 0790

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol
Acetone glycerol
Glycerol dimethylketal
C6H12O3
Molecular mass: 132.2
ICSC # 0790 		CAS # 100-79-8
RTECS # JI0400000
December 04, 2000 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 80°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 80°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

•INHALATION
Ventilation.

•SKIN
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.

ICSC: 0790 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

ISOPROPYLIDENE GLYCEROL

ICSC: 0790

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS, OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 188-189°C
Melting point: -26.4°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.06
Solubility in water:
miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at °C: see Notes
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6
Flash point:
80°C c.c.

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Vapour pressure is unknown in literature. Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0790 ISOPROPYLIDENE GLYCEROL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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