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General Information
Revision date
2015-01-31
Product name
Propylene Glycol
Product Synonyms
Propylene Glycol Ultrasound Couplant
CAS No.
57-55-6
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Company Information
company name
Echo Ultrasonics LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview Color: Colorless Physical State: Liquid. Odor: Odorless Hazards of product: Stay out of low areas. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard This product is not a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Potential health effects
Eye Contact: May cause slight temporary eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely. Mist may cause eye irritation. Skin Contact: Prolonged contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. Repeated contact may cause flaking and softening of skin. Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Inhalation: At room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility. Mist may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). Ingestion: Very low toxicity if swallowed. Harmful effects not anticipated from swallowing small amounts.
Aspiration hazard
Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard Effects of Repeated Exposure: In rare cases, repeated excessive exposure to propylene glycol may cause central nervous system effects.
