Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
112-59-4
Name of the chemical
2-(2-hexyloxyethoxy)ethanol
Concentration
(W/W) > 80.0 - < 100.0%
General Information
Version
5.1
Revision date
2026-02-19
Product name
n-HEXYL DIGLYCOL
Chemical name
organic compounds
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
process chemical, solvent(s)
Emergency telephone
+1 289 360-1300, 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BASF Canada Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H312, H315, H318, H336, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H312
Harmful in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2022-272)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Tox. 4 (dermal) Acute toxicity Skin Corr./Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation STOT SE 3 (May cause Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure drowsiness and dizziness.) Aquatic Acute 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H318 Causes serious eye damage. H315 Causes skin irritation. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapour or spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
Response
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment. Labeling of special preparations (GHS) The following percentage of the mixture consists of components(s) with unknown hazards regarding the acute toxicity: 8 - 23 %
