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Safety Data Sheet EN

Propylene glycol

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Propylene glycol
Product Form
Substance
Synonyms
Propane-1,2-diol, 1,2-Propanediol

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
REACH No.
01-2119456809-23-0032

Identified Uses

Used in resin, ink, painting, coating, cosmetics, cigarette and so on.

Uses advised against

No information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Echemi Solutions GmbH. logo

Echemi Solutions GmbH.

Gildestraße 23a, 48356 Nordwalde, Germany.

+49 2573 9229905

http://www.echemi-solutions.com

R

REACH24H CONSULTING GROUP

Paramount Court, Corrig Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland

+353 1 8899951

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

+49 (0) 6131-19240

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified no signal word

GHS Pictograms

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Propylene glycol

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
1,2-Propanediol EC: 200-338-0 57-55-6 99.9 - 99.99% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Skin contact

Wash skin with plenty of water.

Eye contact

Rinse eyes with water as a precaution.

Ingestion

Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water spray. Dry powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide.

Firefighter Protection

Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Ventilate spillage area.

Environmental

Avoid release to the environment.

Cleanup methods

Take up liquid spill into absorbent material.

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Wear personal protective equipment.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Hygiene

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Ensure good ventilation of the work station.

Hands

Protective gloves

Eyes

Safety glasses

Respiratory

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment

Skin/Body

Wear suitable protective clothing

Environmental

Avoid release to the environment.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
Colourless.
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
Odourless.
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
-59 °C
Boiling Point
188.2
Flash Point
99 °C
Freezing Point
No data available
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
0.19 hPa
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
1.03 at 20 °C
Bulk Density
---
Density
1.036 g/cm³
Flammability
Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
> 400 °C @ 100.01-101.44 kPa
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
Miscible with water
Partition Coefficient
-1.07 @ 20 °C
Solubility In Water
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
56 mPa·s @20°C
Kinematic Viscosity
54.054 mm²/s
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Reactivity

The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.

Hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.

Avoid

None under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).

Incompatible

No additional information available

Decomposition

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1. Toxicity

Ecology - general : The product is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms nor to cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Acute aquatic toxicity : Not classified Chronic aquatic toxicity : Not classified 1,2-Propanediol (57-55-6)

The product is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms nor to cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.

12.1. Toxicity

1,2-Propanediol (57-55-6) | LC50 fish 1 | 51600 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h - Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss [static]) | | --- | --- | | LC50 fish 2 | 41 - 47 ml/l (Exposure time: 96 h - Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss [static]) | | LC50 fish 3 | 40613 mg/l | | EC50 Daphnia 1 | > 1000 mg/l (Exposure time: 48 h - Species: Daphnia magna [Static]) | | EC50 96h algae (1) | 19000 mg/l (Species: Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) | | EC50 96h algae (2) | 19100 mg/l (marine water algae) |

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Propylene glycol | Persistence and degradability | Readily biodegradable. |

Readily biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Propylene glycol | Log Pow | -1.07 @ 20 °C |

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

1,2-Propanediol (57-55-6) | BCF fish 1 | < 1 |

12.4. Mobility in soil

Propylene glycol | Log Koc | 2.9 @ 20 °C | | --- | --- |

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Propylene glycol | This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII | | --- | This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

The substance does not meet the PBT or vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector's sorting instructions.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Propylene glycol known by?

Propylene glycol is also known as: Propane-1,2-diol, 1,2-Propanediol

What is the hazard signal word for Propylene glycol?

The signal word is no signal word.

What is the physical form of Propylene glycol?

Propylene glycol is a liquid with colourless. color. It has odourless. odor.

What is the solubility of Propylene glycol?

Miscible with water

What is Propylene glycol used for?

Used in resin, ink, painting, coating, cosmetics, cigarette and so on.

What is the melting point of Propylene glycol?

The melting point is -59 °C and the boiling point is 188.2.