| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate | 【Synonyms】
1-Methoxypropan-2-yl acetate
2-(1-Methoxy)propyl acetate
Dowanol PMA
PGMEA | 【CAS】
108-65-6 | 【Formula】
C6H12O3 | 【Molecular Weight】
132.16 | 【EINECS】
203-603-9 | 【RTECS】
AI8925000 | 【RTECS Class】
Other | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
1723580 | 【Beilstein Reference】
4-02-00-02237 | 【EC Index Number】
607-195-00-7 | 【EC Class】
Flammable; Irritant |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
Colorless liquid with mild, fruity odor, hygroscopic. | 【Solubility in water】
19 g/100l | 【Melting Point】
-67 | 【Boiling Point】
145.8 | 【Vapor Pressure】
4 | 【Density】
0.968 g/cm3 (20 C) | 【Usage】
Solvent for acrylics, nitrocellulose, urethanes. | 【Saturation Concentration】
0.5% (approximately 5000 ppm) at 25 C (calculated) | 【Refractive Index】
1.40 (20 C) |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Seek medical assistance. | 【Inhalation】
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. | 【Skin】
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin with soap and water. Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes | 【Eyes】
Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Maintain in a cool, dry location in a sealed container. | 【Handling】
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. All five-gallon pails and larger metal containers, including tank cars and tank trucks, should be grounded and/or bonded when material is transferred. Warning. Sudden release of hot organic chemical vapors or mists from process equipment operating at elevated temperature and pressure, or sudden ingress of air into vacuum equipment, may result in ignitions without the presence of obvious ignition sources. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Inhalation】
Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause irritation or burns. | 【Skin】
May cause irritation or burns. | 【Eyes】
See Skin. | 【Ingestion】
Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful. | 【Hazards】
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. | 【EC Risk Phrase】
R 10 36 | 【EC Safety Phrase】
S 25 | 【UN (DOT)】
1993 |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles. | 【Respirators】
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). | 【Exposure Effects】
The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | 【Poison Class】
5 |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
48 | 【Autoignition】
315 | 【Fire Fighting】
Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams. | 【Upper exp. limit】
10.8 | 【Lower exp. limit】
1.5 | 【Fire Potential】
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【Small spills/leaks】
Make no contact with the spilled material. ELIMINATE all ignition sources and ground all equipment. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Disposal Code】
1 | 【Incompatibilities】
Keep away from oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases. | 【Stability】
Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Decomposition】
Oxides of carbon. | 【Combustion Products】
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. |
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