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.
1-Methoxy-2-propanol | C4H10O2 | CID 7900
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 is predominately used in the manufacture of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate also 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.
Description: Methoxy Propanol. 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.
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Test Description |
Specification Limits Min. Max. |
Unit of Measure |
Test Method |
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Methoxy Propanol |
99.5 |
%(w/w) |
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PM beta Isomer (PM-2) |
0.50 |
%(w/w) |
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Water |
0.10 |
%(w/w) |
ASTM E-203 |
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Acidity as Acetic acid |
0.01 |
%(w/w) |
ASTM D-1613 |
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Colour, PTCO |
10 |
ASTM D-1209 |
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Specific Gravity |
0.918 |
0.921 |
ASTM D-4052 |
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Distillation IBP@760 mm Hg |
117 |
oC |
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Distillation DP@760 mm Hg |
125 |
oC |
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| Product Name | RXSOL-19-1562-210 |
| Product Type | Methoxy Propanol |
Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Stock Point : Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Gujrat, Fujairah, Muscat, Nairobi
| Phone | +91 22 65113333 / 5555 / 9999 / 27815540 |
| Fax | +91 22 2781 1318 :::AOH :0091 9821214367 |
| mail@rxmarine.com | |
| Website | www.rxmarine.com |

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Chemical Name |
CAS Number |
EC Number |
Index number |
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1-methoxy-2-propanol |
107-98-2 1 |
203-539-1 |
603-064-00-3 |

Hazard description: Not applicable.
Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:
R 10 Flammable.

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After inhalation |
Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints. |
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After skin contact |
Generally the product does not irritate the skin. |
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After eye contact |
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. |
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After swallowing |
If symptoms persist consult doctor. |

Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Protective equipment: No special measures required

Person-related safety precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Measures for environmental protection: Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Measures for cleaning/collecting: Dilute with plenty of water.

Handling:
Information for safe handling: No label required. Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Information about fire - and explosion protection:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed.

Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
| Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: | |||||
| 107-98-2 1-methoxy-2-propanol | |||||
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REL (USA)
TLV (USA)
IOELV (EU) |
Short-term value: 540 mg/m³, 150 ppm Long-term value: 360 mg/m³, 100 ppm Short-term value: 553 mg/m³, 150 ppm Long-term value: 369 mg/m³, 100 ppm Short-term value: 568 mg/m³, 150 ppm Long-term value: 375 mg/m³, 100 ppm Skin Short-term value: 560 mg/m³, 150 ppm Long-term value: 375 mg/m³, 100 ppm Sk |
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Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Respiratory protection: Not required.
Protection of hands: Protective gloves: The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Material of gloves: The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material:
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles

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General Information |
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Form |
Fluid |
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Colour |
Colourless |
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Odour |
Alcohol-like |
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Change in condition |
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Melting point/Melting range |
-96.7°C |
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Boiling point/Boiling range |
120.3°C |
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Flash point |
35°C |
| Ignition temperature | 270°C |
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Danger of explosion |
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible. |
| Explosion limits: | |
| Lower | 2.3 Vol % |
| Upper | ~ 20 Vol % |
| Vapour pressure at 20°C | 12 hPa |
| Density at 20°C | 0.962 g/cm³ |
| Solubility in / Miscibility with water at 20°C | Fully miscible. |
| pH-value (200 g/l) at 20°C | 4-7 |
| Viscosity: | |
| Dynamic at 22°C | 1.9 mPas |

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
Dangerous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

| Acute toxicity: | |||||
| LD/LC50 values relevant for classification: | |||||
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Oral Dermal Inhalative |
LD50 LC50 LC50/4 h |
5660 mg/kg (rat) 13000 mg/kg (rabbit) 6 mg/l (rat) |
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| Primary irritant effect: | |||||
| on the skin | Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. | ||||
| on the eye | No irritating effect. | ||||
| Sensitization | No sensitizing effects known. | ||||

General notes: Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

Product:
Recommendation
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.

| Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border) | ||
| Danger code (Kemler) | 30 | |
| UN-Numbe | 3092 | |
| Packaging group | III | |
| Hazard label | 3 | |
| Description of goods | 3092 1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL | |
| Maritime transport IMDG: | ||
| IMDG Class | 3 | |
| UN Number | 3092 | |
| Label | 3 | |
| Packaging group | III | |
| EMS Number | F-E,S-D | |
| Marine pollutant | No | |
| Proper shipping name | 1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL | |
| Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: | ||
| ICAO/IATA Class | 3 | |
| UN/ID Number | 3092 | |
| Label | 3 | |
| Packaging group | III | |
| Proper shipping name | 1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL | |

Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials.
Risk phrases:
10 Flammable.
Safety phrases:
2 Keep out of the reach of children.
24 Avoid contact with skin.

This information is based on our present knowledge.However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for anys pecific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
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