Product Name: Pentaethylene Glycol Methyl Ether
Other Names: MPEG 5, 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxapentadecan-1-ol methyl ether
CAS Number: 17629-30-0
Recommended Use: Solvent, intermediate, chemical processing agent, carrier fluid
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GHS Classification: Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Skin Irritation (Category 3), Acute Toxicity (Oral, Category 5)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes mild skin and moderate eye irritation, may be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin contact. Avoid inhaling vapors or mist. Wear suitable gloves, goggles, protective clothing.
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Chemical Identity: Pentaethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
PURITY: >99%
CAS: 17629-30-0
Hazardous Components: None reported above OSHA thresholds
General Advice: Move affected individual to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Inhalation: Take person to fresh air, keep at rest, provide artificial respiration if needed.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with water for 15 minutes.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical, water mist.
Specific Hazards: Emits toxic fumes of carbon oxides under fire conditions.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-resistant suit.
Additional Instructions: Prevent runoff from entering drains or waterways; use water spray to cool containers exposed to flames.
Personal Protection: Avoid breathing vapor, wear gloves, goggles, and aprons.
Spill Response: Ventilate area; contain spill using inert absorbent material (sand, earth); transfer to sealable container.
Cleanup Methods: Wash spill area thoroughly, prevent entry to sewers, drains, and waterways.
Environmental Precautions: Notify authorities if large spill enters waterways.
Handling Precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing; use only in well-ventilated space.
Storage Conditions: Store tightly closed in cool, dry, ventilated place, away from heat and incompatible materials.
Incompatibles: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, strong bases.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in work areas.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established OSHA, NIOSH, or ACGIH limits.
Engineering Controls: Work with local exhaust ventilation; provide eye wash stations and safety showers.
Personal Protection: Wear appropriate gloves (nitrile recommended), chemical safety goggles, lab coat.
Respiratory Protection: Use approved respirator if ventilation proves inadequate.
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Slight ether-like odor
Melting Point/Freezing Point: -20°C typ.
Boiling Range: 285–305°C
Flash Point: >130°C (closed cup)
Vapor Pressure: <0.01 hPa (20°C)
Solubility: Miscible with water
Relative Density: 1.11–1.13 g/cm³ (20°C)
Viscosity: 10–15 mPa·s (25°C)
Autoignition Temperature: Approx. 400°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Reactivity: No hazardous polymerization.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases may cause degradation.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May liberate carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide upon thermal decomposition.
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity, LD50 oral (rat) > 2000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild irritant based on similar glycol ethers
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Moderate irritation reported
Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified or reported
Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: Not classifiable, no data indicating a cancer risk
Chronic Effects: Prolonged repeated contact may lead to skin dryness or cracking
Ecotoxicity: No acute or chronic aquatic toxicity data available; expected to be of low concern given physical properties.
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low due to high water solubility.
Mobility in Soil: Highly mobile, can leach to groundwater if released.
Other Adverse Effects: Not expected to cause significant environmental harm under normal use.
Waste Disposal Method: Collect and arrange disposal as regulated chemical waste.
Container Disposal: Triple rinse containers, puncture, and dispose appropriately.
Precautions: Do not incinerate container unless thorough cleaning eliminates residue.
Regulatory Requirements: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations.
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: Not a marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Keep containers tightly sealed and upright during transit
US TSCA: Listed
EU REACH: Pre-registered
OSHA: Not categorized as hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
SARA Title III: Not subject to SARA Title III reporting
Other Regulations: Check additional state, federal, and international regulations as applicable to workplace or lab environment
