METHOXY PROPANOL

CAS No.: 107-98-2
EC No.: 203-539-1

Synonyms:
METHOXY PROPANOL; methoxy propanol; metoksi propanol; metoksy propanol; metoksi propanole; DOWANOL® PM; Propylene glycol methyl ether; Propyleneglycol monomethyl ether; PGME; 1 Methoxy-2-propanol); Methoxypropanol; α-Propylene glycol monomethyl ether; Dowanol PM;1-Methoxy-2-propanol; 107-98-2; 1-Methoxypropan-2-ol; PGME; 2-Propanol, 1-methoxy-; Closol; Methoxyisopropanol; Methoxypropanol; Dowtherm 209; Propylene glycol monomethyl ether; Poly-Solve MPM; Methoxypropanol;Propasol solvent M; Dowanol 33B; PROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER; Methoxypropanol; 2-Methoxy-1-methylethanol; Methyl proxitol; 1-Methoxy-2-hydroxypropane; Propylene glycol 1-methyl ether; Ucar Solvent LM (Obs.); NSC 2409; Dowanol-33B; 2-Propanol, methoxy; Metoksipropanol; metoksi propanol; 1 metoksipropan-1-ol; metoxipropanol; metoxi propanol; 1,2 propandiol; 1-methoxypropan-1-ol; Methoxypropanol; 1-methoxypropan-1-ol; 1-methoxy-1-propanol; Methyl Propasol; Arcosolv PM; Solvenon PM; Dowanol PM; Kuraray PGM; PM (solvent); Propanol, 1(or 2)-methoxy-; Methyl ether of propylene glycol; 1,2-Propanediol, monomethyl ether; EINECS 215-306-1; Propylenglykol-monomethylaether [German]; 13071-62-0; 1-Propanol, 1-methoxy-; Propionaldehyde, methyl hemiacetal; metil hemiasetal; metilhemiasetal; propilen glikol metil eter; monometil eter, monometileter, mono metil eter; 1-metoksi-2-propanol; (+/-)-1-methoxy-2-propanol; 1-methoxy-2-hydroxypropane; 1-Methoxy-2-propanol; 1-methoxy-2-propanol, (+/-)-; 1-methoxypropan-2-ol; 1-methoxypropanol-2; 2-methoxy-1-methylethanol; 2-propanol, 1-methoxy-; 2-Propanol, 1-methoxy-; alpha-propylene glycol 1-methyl ether; alphapropylene glycol monomethyl ether; dowtherm 209; glycol ether P; methoxy ether of propyleneglycol; methoxyisopropanol; methyl ether of propylene glycol; monoethyl ether of propylene glycol; monopropylene glycol methyl ether; MP-S / PGME (= propylene glycol monomethyl ether); poly-solve MPM; propasol solvent M; propylene glycol methyl ether; propylene glycol monomethyl ether; UCAR PM solvent; UCAR solvent LM; UCAR triol HG-170; Methoxy Propanol; 1-methoxy-2-propanol; propylene glycol monomethyl ether; 1-metmetoksi-2-propanol; PM; PGME; C4H10O2; Propylene glycol methyl ether, Propyleneglycol monomethyl ether; CH3CH(OH)CH2OCH3; Methoxypropanol; 1-methoxy-1-propanol; 1-methoxypropan-1-ol; Propanol, 1(or 2)-methoxy-; Methyl Propasol; CH3CH(OH)CH2OCH3; PM-EL; PGMME; C4H10O2; 2-Propanol, 1-methoxy-;«alpha»-Propylene glycol monomethyl ether; Dowanol-33B; Dowtherm 209; 1-Methoxy-2-hydroxypropane; 1-Methoxy-2-propanol; 2-Methoxy-1-methylethanol; 1-Methoxypropan-2-ol;Propylene glycol monomethyl ether; Monopropylene glycol methyl ether; Propylene glycol methyl ether; Propylenglykol-monomethylaether; Dowanol pm; Dowanol pm glycol ether; Glycol ether pm; Methoxy ether of propylene glycol; Poly-solve mpm;Propasol solvent M; Ucar;HSDB 1016; EINECS 203-539-1; MFCD00004537; UN3092; BRN 1731270; propyleneglycol monomethylether; .alpha.-Propylene glycol monomethyl ether; AI3-15573; CAS-107-98-2; Methoxypropanol; 1-Methoxy-2-propanol, 98.5%, extra pure; Glycol ether pm; ; Solvent PM; Gylcol Ether PM; Icinol PM; Poly-solv MPM; Methoxypropanol; Methoxy-2-propanol; 1-methoxy-propan-2-ol; 3-methoxy-propan-2-ol; Methoxypropanol;Propan-1-methoxy-2-ol; AC1Q4FIM; rac-1-methoxy-2-propanol EC 203-539-1; 2-methoxy-1-methyl ethanol; Propan-2-ol, 1-methoxy-; 3-01-00-02146 ; propylene glycol monomethylether; Methoxypropanol;1-Methoxy-2-propanol, 98%; Methoxypropanol, .alpha. isomer; propylene glycol mono methyl ether; Methoxypropanol;+/-)2-methoxy-1-methylethanol; NSC-2409; Propylene Glycol 1-Monomethyl Ether; 1-Methoxy-2-propanol, >=99.5%; 1-Methoxy-2-propanol, analytical standard; Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Reagent Grade; PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER, ALPHA; 1,2-PROPYLENE GLYCOL 1-MONOMETHYL ETHER; 1-Methoxy-2-propanol Methoxypropanol; [UN3092] [Flammable liquid]; I14-1495; 1-Methoxy-2-propanol; (+/-)-1-methoxy-2-propanol ;1-methoxy-2-hydroxypropane ; 1-Methoxy-2-propanol; 1-methoxy-2-propanol; (+/-)-;Methoxypropanol; 1-methoxypropan-2-ol ; 1-methoxypropanol-2; 2-methoxy-1-methylethanol ; 2-propanol; 1-methoxy-; 2-Propanol, 1-methoxy- ; alpha-propylene glycol 1-methyl ether; Methoxypropanol;alpha-propylene glycol monomethyl ether ; Methoxypropanol; dowanol 33B; dowanol PM; dowanol PM glycol ether; dowanol PM-E glycol ether; dowtherm 209 ; glycol ether PM; methoxy ether of propyleneglycol; methoxyisopropanol; methyl ether of propylene glycol; monoethyl ether of propylene glycol; monopropylene glycol methyl ether; MP-S; PGME (= propylene glycol monomethyl ether); Methoxypropanol; poly-solve MPM; propasol solvent M; propylene glycol methyl ether; propylene glycol monomethyl ether; UCAR PM solvent; UCAR solvent LM; UCAR triol HG-170; 1-methoxy-2-propanol

METHOXY PROPANOL

Methoxypropanol is used in chemical, agriculture, automotive, paint, varnish and polish industries. Methoxypropanol builds up as a solvent in various production processes or in the production of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate. Methoxyethanol is also present in the formulation of industrial, commercial, automotive and household cleaning products.Methoxy propanol is produced by the reaction of 1,2-epoxy propane and methanol in the presence of a catalyst, and this is then followed by distillation.The worldwide annual production of methoxy propanol is approximately 100,000 to 500,000 tonnes.

Methoxy Propanol Storage and Distribution Conditions;
Methoxy propanol has a specific gravity of 0.924 and a flash point of 33° C and is therefore highly flammable so should be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area that is free from sources of ignition. For transport purposes, methoxy propanol is classified as packing group III and hazard class 3 and is an irritant.

Uses of Methoxy Propanol;Methoxy propanol is predominately used in the manufacture of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (otherwise known as PMA) and is also used in industrial and commercial products including paints, varnishes, inks, synthetic resin and rubber adhesives, and automotive and oven cleaners. It is also used as a cleaning agent in the LCD and electronics industry.

Methoxy Propanol Reactivity Profiles;Methoxy propanol is a methoxy alcohol derivative. The ether being relatively unreactive. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Methoxy Propanol Health Hazard; VAPOR: Irritating to eyes, nose, and throat. LIQUID: Irritating to skin and eyes.

Methoxy Propanol (PM) is a colourless highly flammable liquid that is soluble in water. It is a methoxy alcohol derivative with the formula of C4H10O2. It is an organic solvent with a variety of industrial and commercial uses. Methoxy Propanol is mainly used in the production of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (also known as PMA). Similar to other glycol ethers, it is used as a carrier solvent in printing inks. Furthermore methoxypropanol is it used as industrial and commercial paint stripper, paints, varnishes and inks.Methoxy propanol (also known as propylene glycol monomethyl ether, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, PM, and PGME), is a colourless liquid that is soluble in water and is highly flammable. It is a methoxy alcohol derivative and has a formula of C4H10O2.Methoxy Propanol (PM) Methoxy propanol is produced by the reaction of 1,2-epoxy propane and methanol in the presence of a catalyst, and this is then followed by distillation. The worldwide annual production of methoxy propanol is approximately 100,000 to 500,000 tonnes.How is it stored and distributed?Methoxy propanol has a specific gravity of 0.924 and a flash point of 33° C and is therefore highly flammable so should be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area that is free from sources of ignition. For transport purposes, methoxy propanol is classified as packing group III and hazard class 3 and is an irritant.

What is Methoxy Propanol (PM) used for? Methoxy propanol is predominately used in the manufacture of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (otherwise known as PMA) and is also used in industrial and methoxypropanol commercial products including paints, varnishes, inks, synthetic resin and rubber adhesives, and automotive and oven cleaners. It is also used as a cleaning agent in the LCD and electronics industry. Methoxypropanol ,1-Methoxy-2-propanol Propylene glycol methyl ether, PGME), a glycol ether, can be synthesized by reacting propylene oxide with methanol in the presence of ZnMgAl (zinc-magnesium-aluminium) catalysts.Its degradation by microorganisms in different soil types has been investigated.An oral reference dose methoxypropanol (RfD) and an inhalation reference concentration (RfC) values of PGME have been obtained from inhalation studies in F344 rats and B6C3F1 mice. Propylene glycol methyl ether methoxypropanol (PGME or 1-methoxy-2-propanol) is an organic solvent with a wide variety of industrial and commercial uses.Similar to other glycol ethers, it is used as a carrier/solvent in printing/writing inks and paints/coatings. It also finds use as an industrial and commercial paint stripper. It is used as an antifreeze in diesel engines. Di(propylene glycol) methyl ether is an organic solvent with a variety of industrial and commercial uses. It finds use as a less volatile alternative to propylene glycol methyl ether and other glycol ethers. The commercial product is typically a mixture of four isomers. 1-methoxy-2-propanol appears as a colorless liquid. Flash point near 89°F. Less dense than water. Contact irritates skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Prolonged methoxypropanol exposure to vapors may cause coughing, shortness of breath, dizziness and intoxication. Vapors heavier than air. Used as a solvent and as an antifreeze agent. Methoxy propanol is produced by the reaction of 1,2-epoxy propane and methanol in the presence of a catalyst, methoxypropanol and this is then followed by distillation. The worldwide annual production of methoxy propanol is approximately 100,000 to 500,000 tonnes. The addition of propylene oxide with methanol was carried out over solid bases and a detailed mechanism of the reaction over MgO was investigated by using FT-IR method. It was found that 1-methoxy-2-propanol could be selectively synthesized on MgO, which had base sites of moderate strength, while CaO and Al2O3 showed either low activity or selectivity toward the production of 1-methoxy-2-propanol. In situ FT-IR revealed that methanol dissociation into methoxide and proton took place readily on MgO, and that propylene oxide adsorbed on MgO could generate propylene-like species via carbanion intermediates. As a result, methanol dissociated into adsorbed methoxide and reacted with the propylene-like specie in anti-Markownikov fashion, which led to the high selectivity to 1-methoxy-2-propanol on MgO.Methoxy propanol,1-methoxy-2-propanol appears as a colorless liquid. Flash point near 89°F. Less dense than water. Contact irritates skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure to vapors may cause coughing, shortness of breath, dizziness and intoxication. Vapors heavier than air. Used as a solvent and as an antifreeze agent. Methoxy propanol is predominately used in the manufacture of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (otherwise known as PMA) and is also used in industrial and commercial products including paints, varnishes, inks, synthetic resin and rubber adhesives, and automotive and oven cleaners. Propylene glycol methyl ether (PGME) is a clear, colorless liquid with an ether-like odor.PGME is completely soluble in water, with moderate volatility.1 Dow manufactures and markets PGME under the trade name DOWANOLTM PM Glycol Ether. For further details, see. Floor polish and related products .Paints, lacquers, varnishes, and other paint-related products,Nonstructural caulking compounds and sealants,Synthetic resin and rubber adhesives Pesticides,Automotive cleaners,Dyes and inks - ball point and felt-tip pens, Cleaning products for glass, ovens, hard surfaces, floors, rugs, and upholstery,Laundry aids - ironing aids and dry-cleaning spot-cleaning preparations, Specialty cleaning and sanitation products - swimming pool cleaners methoxy propanol uses. 

Product Description Methoxypropanol

Methoxypropanol is used in the chemical, agricultural, automotive, paint, lacquer, and varnish industries.Its predominant use is as a solvent in various manufacturing processes and as a chemicalbuilding block for the manufacture of, methoxypropanol propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PMA). PGME is also formulated into industrial, commercial, automotive, and household cleaners.2,3 For further details, see Product Uses.Because PGME is formulated into a broad range of products, consumer contact is possible. Workplace exposure is also possible.1 For further details, see Exposure Potential.Eye contact with PGME may cause slight temporary irritation, although corneal injury isunlikely. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause slight irritation. PGME has lowtoxicity if swallowed. The odor of methoxypropanol PGME is objectionable at 100 ppm. Vapor levels higher Anesthetic effects are seen at or above 1,000 ppm.1 For further details, see Health Information.PGME is flammable and vapors may travel a long distance. Store this material away from heat, sparks, and flame. PGME is thermally stable at typical use temperatures. PGME isincompatible with strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizers, and contact should be avoided.1 For further details, see Physical Hazard Information.Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate is an industrially important solvent. In this work, we study the applicability of reactive distillation (RD) for its synthesis in the presence of an ion-exchange resin, Amberlyst 15, as a catalyst. Simultaneous separation of water during the course of reaction shifts the reaction in the forward direction, which renders cost effectiveness and compactness to the process. The presence of methoxypropanol an azeotrope between methoxy propanol and water complicates the separation, leading to a loss of reactants in the product streams, thereby hampering both conversion and purity. Toluene is thus used as an entrainer to further intensify the process. In this work, methoxypropanol the intrinsic kinetic parameters are determined from batch reactor data, and used subsequently to simulate the column performance. An experimentally validated simulator is used to examine the effect of various operating and design parameters. Reactant and product losses are minimized to negligible levels and a significant increase in the conversion is realized.Methoxy propanol is a colourless liquid that is soluble in water and is highly flammable. It is a methoxy alcohol derivative and has a formula of C4H10O2. Methexypropanol is a slightly flammable material that is completely soluble in water.

What is Methoxy Propanol (PM)?
Methoxy propanol (also known as propylene glycol monomethyl ether, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, PM, and PGME), is a colourless liquid that is soluble in water and is highly flammable.  It is a methoxy alcohol derivative and has a formula of C4H10O2.

Methoxy Propanol (PM)
How is it produced?
Methoxy propanol is produced by the reaction of 1,2-epoxy propane and methanol in the presence of a catalyst, and this is then followed by distillation.

The worldwide annual production of methoxy propanol is approximately 100,000 to 500,000 tonnes.

How is it stored and distributed?
Methoxy propanol has a specific gravity of 0.924 and a flash point of 33° C and is therefore highly flammable so should be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area that is free from sources of ignition.  For transport purposes, methoxy propanol is classified as packing group III and hazard class 3 and is an irritant.

What is Methoxy Propanol (PM) used for?
Methoxy propanol is predominately used in the manufacture of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (otherwise known as PMA) and is also used in industrial and commercial products including paints, varnishes, inks, synthetic resin and rubber adhesives, and automotive and oven cleaners.  It is also used as a cleaning agent in the LCD and electronics industry.

METHOXY PROPANOL
Methoxy propanol (also known as propylene glycol monomethyl ether, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, PM, and PGME), is a colourless liquid that is soluble in water and is highly flammable. It is a methoxy alcohol derivative and has a formula of C4H10O2.

Substance name:1-methoxy-2-propanol
Trade name:Methoxy Propanol
EC no:203-539-1
CAS no:107-98-2
HS code:29094980
KH product code:100115
Formula:C4H10O2
Synonyms:(+/-)-1-methoxy-2-propanol / 1-methoxy-2-hydroxypropane / 1-Methoxy-2-propanol / 1-methoxy-2-propanol, (+/-)- / 1-methoxypropan-2-ol / 1-methoxypropanol-2 / 2-methoxy-1-methylethanol / 2-propanol, 1-methoxy- / 2-Propanol, 1-methoxy- / alpha-propylene glycol 1-methyl ether / alphapropylene glycol monomethyl ether / dowtherm 209 / glycol ether PM / methoxy ether of propyleneglycol / methoxyisopropanol / methyl ether of propylene glycol / monoethyl ether of propylene glycol / monopropylene glycol methyl ether / MP-S / PGME (= propylene glycol monomethyl ether) / poly-solve MPM / propasol solvent M / propylene glycol methyl ether / propylene glycol monomethyl ether / UCAR PM solvent / UCAR solvent LM / UCAR triol HG-170)

Methoxy Propanol
Methoxy Propanol also known as dowanol PM is a glycol commonly used in surface coating formulations. Methoxy Propanol is a non-flammable product with a distillation range of 117-125°C and a specific gravity of 0.921. Our Methoxy Propanol is very pure with less than 0.01 of water content. It is very fast evaporating and has a high water solubility and active solvency. Out of all the glycols, Methoxy Propanol is the fastest evaporating and offers better viscosity reduction than heavier molecular weight glycol ethers.

Methoxy Propanol Uses

Methoxy Propanol is widely used in coating and cleaning applications, it offers better viscosity in epoxy and high solids acrylic systems, Methoxy Propanol can be used as a coupling agent and solvent for household and industrial cleaners, rust removers and hard surface cleaner. It can also be used in 2-pack epoxies and graffiti removers, and for certain ink and cleaning applications. Methoxy Propanol is also used as an additive in metal degreasing agents and hydraulic fluids.

Methoxy Propanol Hazards

When using Methoxy Propanol it is important to be cautious. It is advised to wear safety glasses and use chemical resistant gloves. If you need any advice please do not hesitate to contact us as we are happy to help.

Methoxy propanol (Propylene glycol methyl ether)
Methoxy propanol, also known as propylene glycol methyl ether, is a clear, colourless liquid with a faint ether-like odour. It is soluble in water and has moderate volatility. Methoxy propanol is a propylene oxide-based glycol ether which is fast evaporating and hydrophilic. It has low surface tension as well as excellent solvency and coupling abilities.

Methoxy propanolis produced by reacting propylene oxide with methanol using a catalyst.

Synonyms: CAS No. 107-98-2, Propylene glycol monomethyl ether, 1-Methoxy-2-propanol, 1-Methoxy-2-hydroxypropane, 1-Methoxypropan-2-ol, 1-Methoxypropanol-2, 2-Methoxy-1-methylethanol, 2-Propanol-1-methoxy

Applications of Methoxy propanol (Propylene glycol methyl ether)
Methoxy propanol isprimarily used as a chemical building block for the production of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate. It is also used as a solvent in manufacturing processes for the chemical, automotive and agricultural industries and in paint, lacquer and varnishes. It is used as a coalescing agent in water-based paints and inks where it promotes polymer fusion during the drying process.

Methoxy propanol is formulated into a wide range of cleaners for industrial and commercial use such as those for ovens, glass, hard surfaces, floors, carpets and upholstery, as well as in speciality sanitation products such as swimming pool cleaners. It is also present in many everyday products such as polish, laundry aids, caulk, sealants, pesticides, inks for ballpoint and felt-tip pens, synthetic resin and rubber adhesives.

Storage and Handling
Methoxy propanol and its vapours are flammable. It should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated place away from sources of ignition. It must be isolated from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, bases and acids.

Methoxy propanol
Methoxy Propanol (PM) is a colourless highly flammable liquid that is soluble in water. It is a methoxy alcohol derivative with the formula of C4H10O2. It is an organic solvent with a variety of industrial and commercial uses. Methoxy Propanol is mainly used in the production of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (also known as PMA). Similar to other glycol ethers, it is used as a carrier solvent in printing inks. Furthermore is it used as industrial and commercial paint stripper, paints, varnishes and inks.

Product information
Substance name: 1-methoxy-2-propanol
EC no: 203-539-1
Cas No: 107-98-2
Reach registration No: 01-2119457435-35
Formula C4H10O2

Synonyms: (+/-)-1-methoxy-2-propanol / 1-methoxy-2-hydroxypropane / 1-Methoxy-2-propanol / 1-methoxy-2-propanol, (+/-)- / 1-methoxypropan-2-ol / 1-methoxypropanol-2 / 2-methoxy-1-methylethanol / 2-propanol, 1-methoxy- / 2-Propanol, 1-methoxy- / alpha-propylene glycol 1-methyl ether / alpha-propylene glycol monomethyl ether / dowanol 33B / dowanol PM / dowanol PM glycol ether / dowanol PM-E glycol ether / dowtherm 209 / glycol ether PM / methoxy ether of propyleneglycol / methoxyisopropanol / methyl ether of propylene glycol / monoethyl ether of propylene glycol / monopropylene glycol methyl ether / MP-S / PGME (= propylene glycol monomethyl ether) / poly-solve MPM / propasol solvent M / propylene glycol methyl ether / propylene glycol monomethyl ether / UCAR PM solvent / UCAR solvent LM / UCAR triol HG-170

Hazardous information
UN Number: 3092
Un Proper Shipping name: 1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL
Class; 3
Packing group: III

Product specification for Methoxy propanol: Download chemical product information

1-Methoxy-2-propanol Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid
Chemical Properties
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether is a color- less liquid. Ethereal odor. The Odor Threshold is 10 ppm.
Chemical Properties
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether is a colorless liquid with a sweet ether-like odor and bitter taste. It is soluble in water, ether, acetone, and benzene.

Uses
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether is primarily used in the manufacture of lacquers and paints, as an anti-freeze in industrial engines, a tailing agent for inks used on very high-speed presses, a coupling agent for resins and dyes in waterbased inks, and a solvent for celluloses, acrylics, dyes, inks, and stains.

Uses
PGME is used as a solvent for cellulose, acrylics, dyes, inks, and cellophane.

Uses
A glycol ether and a good biological indicator of exposure.

General Description
A colorless liquid. Flash point near 89°F. Less dense than water. Contact irritates skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure to vapors may cause coughing, shortness of breath, dizziness and intoxication. Vapors heavier than air. Used as a solvent and as an antifreeze agent.

Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. Soluble in water. Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously [Bretherick 1979 p.151-154, 164].

Reactivity Profile
1-Methoxy-2-propanol is a methoxy alcohol derivative. The ether being relatively unreactive. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by intravenous route. Mildly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. Human systemic effects by inhalation: general anesthesia, nausea. A skin and eye irritant. An experimental teratogen. Many glycol ethers have dangerous human reproductive effects. Very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Used as a solvent and in solvent-sealing of cellophane. See also GLYCOL ETHERS and ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER.

Potential Exposure
Propylene glycol monomethyl ether is used as a solvent for coatings; cellulose esters and acrylics; acrylics dyes; inks, and stains. It may also be used as a heat-transfer fluid.

Vapor may form explosive mixture with air. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, isocya- nates, aluminum, and copper. Hygroscopic (i.e., absorbs moisture from the air). May slowly form reactive peroxides during prolonged storage or on exposure to air and light.

Waste Disposal
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed.
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