3-ETHOXY-1,2-PROPANEDIOL Property

Boiling point:

222 °C (lit.)

Density 

1.063 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.441(lit.)

Flash point:

110°C

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Oil

pka

13.69±0.20(Predicted)

color 

Colourless

Stability:

Hygroscopic

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-26-37/39

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

TY6400000

Toxicity

mammal (species unspecified),LD50,oral,> 5gm/kg (5000mg/kg),Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 39(4), Pg. 86, 1974.

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

3-ETHOXY-1,2-PROPANEDIOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

3-Ethoxy-1,2-propanediol is a possbile antiknock additive for gasoline and diesel fuel.