Chemical Name: Ethylene Glycol Isooctyl Ether (2-(2-ethylhexyloxy)ethanol)
Synonyms: 2-(2-Ethylhexyloxy)ethanol
CAS Number: 1559-35-9
Molecular Formula: C10H22O2
Use: Solvent in coatings, cleaning agents, and chemical synthesis
Supplier Information: Name, address, and emergency contact number of the manufacturer or distributor
Product Code: Found on supplier-provided packaging or documentation
Classification: Eye irritant (Category 2A), skin irritant (Category 2), may cause respiratory irritation
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation, may cause respiratory discomfort
Pictogram: Exclamation mark symbol
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors, wear protective gloves and eye protection, wash exposed skin thoroughly, avoid release to the environment
Potential Health Effects: Strong odor can irritate nose and throat, direct contact with liquid can hurt skin or eyes, inhaling mist can cause headaches or dizziness, swallowing can cause nausea
Chemical: 2-(2-ethylhexyloxy)ethanol
Concentration: Greater than 95%
Impurities: Trace water, stabilizers, and possible unknown proprietary additives (always ask supplier for a complete list)—these don’t usually change overall risk but might affect sensitive users
Other Components: May contain by-products from manufacturing, less than 1% in total
Eye Contact: Rinse with gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes, hold eyelids open, get medical help if discomfort continues
Skin Contact: Remove affected clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, get medical attention for any redness or irritation that will not go away
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep at rest, watch for coughing or shallow breathing, seek doctor if symptoms persist
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water if alert, do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel, get medical help right away
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide—don’t use high-pressure water jets
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, small amounts of smoke or toxic vapors can build up
Special Equipment for Firefighters: Full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus, watch out for slippery spills caused by runoff from fire area
Fire Hazards: Vapors are heavier than air and can flow along surfaces to distant ignition sources, closed containers could heat up and burst
Personal Protection: Wear gloves, safety goggles, chemical-resistant shoes—don’t touch wet surfaces with bare skin
Spill Cleanup: Absorb with non-combustible material (sand or earth), shovel into clean, labeled container, ventilate area, wash spill site after cleanup
Environmental Precautions: Stop leak if possible, keep out of drains and waterways, inform environmental authorities if large volume spills
Decontamination: Rinse affected area thoroughly, keep others away until cleaned up, collect for disposal in line with local rules
Handling: Avoid direct contact with liquid, use only in well-ventilated places, keep away from sparks and flames, no smoking near product, close container tightly after each use
Storage: Store cool and dry, locked up and away from sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents and areas prone to temperature change, label every container clearly
Other Precautions: Keep away from food and drinks, separate from acids, check for vented caps on large drums, regularly inspect containers for signs of leaks or corrosion
Occupational Exposure Limit: No official workplace exposure standard in most places, recommend keeping vapor as low as possible
Ventilation: Use local exhaust or general ventilation, use closed systems for big operations
Hand Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene, or similar)
Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield where splashing might happen
Skin Protection: Lab coats, aprons, or chemical suits if risk is high
Respiratory Protection: If vapor in air, use proper respirator cartridge—especially during spill or poorly ventilated work
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or leaving work area
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, sweet, oily scent
Molecular Weight: 174.28 g/mol
Boiling Point: Around 255–265°C (491–509°F)
Melting Point: Below -30°C (-22°F)
Solubility: Readily soluble in most organic solvents, partly soluble in water
Flash Point: Approximately 120°C (248°F)
Autoignition Temperature: About 220°C (428°F)
Vapor Pressure: Low—less than 1 mmHg at 20°C
Density: 0.87–0.89 g/cm³ at 20°C
Viscosity: Slightly higher than water, oily feeling
Partition Coefficient: Log Pow estimated around 3.2–3.7
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions, long shelf life if closed tightly
Reactivity: No violent reactions with common materials (steel, glass, most plastics)
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition: Burns to form carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, some peroxides could slowly form on exposure to air
Polymerization: Not expected to occur
Acute Toxicity: Low to moderate, LD50 oral (rat) about 3000 mg/kg—ingestion can upset stomach, large amounts dangerous
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Repeated or long contact dries skin, may cause redness or swelling
Eye Damage/Irritation: Strong stinging and watering from contact
Inhalation Risk: High concentrations irritate throat, nose, possibly cause headache and dizziness
Chronic Effects: No evidence for cancer, birth defects, or genetic harm in available data, always use care with repeated exposure
Other Risks: Absorption through skin possible if contact lasts a long time
Ecotoxicity: Moderate effect on aquatic life, fish and invertebrates harmed at high concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Breaks down in environment, but not very fast, could build up if released often
Bioaccumulation: Moderate potential, especially in aquatic organisms due to oily structure
Mobility in Soil: Can leach through soil, especially if spilled in liquid form
Other Environmental Info: No known threat to ozone layer or advanced warning about groundwater, but limiting release is best practice for all ethers
Waste Treatment: Send to licensed hazardous waste disposer, use original or compatible containers
Waste Disposal: Burn at approved chemical incinerator, don’t empty to drain, keep mixed waste out of municipal trash
Container Disposal: Triple rinse empty bottles, puncture, then send for approved industrial recycling or disposal—never reuse for food or drink
Regulatory Status: Not considered a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste in the US, still subject to state and local regulations
UN/NA Number: Not regulated under standard UN hazardous materials list, always check with local rules
Class: Not listed as dangerous under ADR, IATA, DOT, or IMDG if shipped in non-bulk quantities
Packing Group: Not assigned
Shipping Label: No standard hazardous label required for small containers, follow best practices for chemical packaging and leak-proofing
Transport Precautions: Secure containers tightly, load upright, keep away from incompatible cargo, never store with food or feed during transport
OSHA Status (US): Not specifically listed as hazardous, handle as hazardous chemical due to irritation risk
TSCA Inventory (US): Present
REACH (EU): Registered for industrial use, subject to safety documentation requirements
SARA Title III Sections 302/304/313 (US): Not listed
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other National Inventories: Included in Canadian DSL/NDSL, Australian AICS, Japanese ENCS, and other major inventories
Workplace Signage: Follow chemical hygiene and hazard communication guidelines at all times to reduce accidental exposure
