Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2015-06-30
Product name
HEXYLENE GLYCOL
Product Synonyms
2-METHYL-2,4-PENTANEDIOL; 2,4-DIHYDROXY-2- METHYLPENTANE; DIONLANE; ALPHA, ALPHA, ALPHA"-
Chemical name
ALIPHATIC POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOL
CAS No.
107-41-5
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GHS Information
Signal word
Hydroscopic
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: CLEAR, COLORLESS VISCOUS LIQUID WITH NO ODOR
Signal word
Hydroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Causes serious eye irritation. Causes mild skin irriation. May cause central nervous system effects.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer), of ingestion.
Potential chronic health
Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available. The substance may be toxic to kidneys, the nervous system, liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
