Is Dipropylene glycol methyl ether safe?

Basis for original (SCP) IDLH: No acute toxicity data are available on which to base an IDLH for dipropylene glycol methyl ether. According to Patty [1963] this substance is low in toxicity by inhalation.

Is dipropylene glycol safe to breathe?

Skin Contact: Prolonged exposure not likely to cause significant skin irritation. Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Inhalation: Vapors are unlikely due to physical properties. Ingestion: Very low toxicity if swallowed.

What is dowanol DPM?

DOWANOL DPM glycol ether is a mid-to slow evaporating solvent. This hydrophilic solvent has 100% water solubility and is ideally suited as a coupling agent in a wide range of solvent systems. DOWANOL DPM glycol ether has a higher flash point than DOWANOL PM glycol ether making it easier to handle, store, and ship.

Is dipropylene glycol toxic?

Dipropylene Glycol has low acute toxicity by oral, dermal and inhalation routes of exposure and is not classified as hazardous under GHS for its health effects.

Is dowanol DPM hazardous?

No harmful effects expected from quantities likely to be ingested by accident. Skin contact No specific health hazards known. Eye contact Vapour or spray in the eyes may cause irritation and smarting. Acute and chronic health hazards No specific health hazards known.

Are glycol ethers harmful?

Acute (short-term) exposure to high levels of the glycol ethers in humans results in narcosis, pulmonary edema, and severe liver and kidney damage. Chronic (long-term) exposure to the glycol ethers in humans may result in neurological and blood effects, including fatigue, nausea, tremor, and anemia.

What is 2 butoxyethanol used for?

2-Butoxy Ethanol is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. It is used as a solvent for resins, lacquers, varnishes, and enamels, and is found in many hard surface cleaning products.

What is dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether used for?

Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether is a constituent of a variety of industrial and consumer products including hydraulic brake fluid, solvents, paints, dyes, household cleaners, cosmetics, and pesticide formulations. It is not known how much dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether is released to the environment.

What are the side effects of dipropylene glycol methanol?

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. May generate flammable and/or toxic gases with alkali metals, nitrides, and other strong reducing agents. May initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Are there any technical data sheets available online for this material?

No Technical Data Sheets are available online for this material. Please Contact Dow for additional information. No Regulatory Data Sheets are available online for this product. Please Contact Dow for additional information.