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General Information
Version
009
Revision date
2010-11-01
Product name
PROPYLENE
Product Synonyms
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
CAS No.
57-55-6
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
UNIVAR USA
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview Color: Colorless Physical State: Liquid. Odor: Odorless of product: No significant immediate hazards for emergency response are known.
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. Effects of Repeated Exposure: In rare cases, repeated excessive exposure to propylene glycol may cause central nervous system effects.
