Di(ethylene glycol) hexyl ether

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Revision date : 2026-03-16

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GHS05 GHS07
Health risk rating 3
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

112-59-4

Name of the chemical

2-(2-hexyloxyethoxy)ethanol

Concentration

>= 80 - <= 100

Listed in

General Information

Version

9.0

Revision date

2026-03-16

Product name

Di(ethylene glycol) hexyl ether

CAS No.

112-59-4

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

1.2.2. Uses advised against

The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption

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Icons in SDS

GHS05 GHS07 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H312, H318

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H312

Harmful in contact with skin

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Prevention

P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Serious eye damage : Category 1 Other hazards

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