# NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
2-Isopropoxyethanol | CAS 109-59-1
(CH3)2CHOCH2CH2OH | RTECS KL5075000
Synonyms & Trade Names Ethylene glycol isopropyl ether, beta-Hydroxyethyl isopropyl ether, Isopropyl Cellosolve®, Isopropyl glycol | DOT ID & Guide
Exposure Limits | NIOSH REL: See Appendix D
OSHA PEL†: none
IDLH N.D. | Conversion
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a mild, ethereal odor.
MW: 104.2 | BP: 283°F | FRZ: ? | Sol: Miscible
VP: 3 mmHg | IP: ? |  | Sp.Gr: 0.90
Fl.P(oc): 92°F | UEL: ? | LEL: ? |
Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73°F and below 100°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers
Measurement Methods None available
Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation | First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms In animals: irritation eyes, skin; hematuria (blood in the urine), anemia, pulmonary edema
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, blood
See also: INTRODUCTION