| [Flash Point] 62 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Extinguish using agent most appropriate for surrounding fire. | |
| [Fire Potential] Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. | |
| [Ingestion] Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause cyanosis, characterized by bluish-colored skin. Causes respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. Absorption into the body may cause cyanosis. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause cyanosis, characterized by bluish skin. | |
| [Hazards] Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. | |
| [UN (DOT)] 1760 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. | |
| [Exposure Effects] May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis, rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death. | |
| [Appearance] Clear, colorless liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Boiling Point] 157 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 1 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.1078 g/cm3 (0 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 13.14 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -.54 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 45.8 kJ/mol | |
| [Vapor Density] 3.6 | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.418 (20 C) | |
| [Product Name] Ethyl glycolate | |
| [Synonyms] Acetic acid, hydroxy-, ethyl ester Ethyl 2-hydroxyacetate Ethyl glycolate Glycolic acid, ethyl ester | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_623-50-7.htm">623-50-7 | |
| [Formula] C4H8O3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 104.1 | |
| [EINECS] 210-798-4 | |
| [RTECS] MC5410000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Primary Irritant | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1743766 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-03-00-00580 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Stability] Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 1760 | |
| [Hazard Class] 8 | |
| [Packing Group] I; II; III |
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