2-Hexoxyethanol

Structural formula of ethylene glycol monohexyl ether.svg Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether 2-(Hexyloxy)ethan-1-ol 7878 correct CAS 112-25-4 3188016 203-951-1 8170 KL2450000 7P0O8282NR 1S/C8H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-7-10-8-6-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3 UPGSWASWQBLSKZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N CCCCCCOCCO 8 18 2 Colorless hygroscopic liquid Characteristic 0.89 -45 208.3 Corrosive, Irritant 81.7 05 07 Danger 302 312 314 260 264 270 280 301+312 301+330+331 302+352 303+361+353 304+340 305+351+338 310 312 321 322 330 363 405 501 changed changed 2-Hexoxyethanol, or 2-(hexyloxy)ethanol, is a glycol ether that has a chemical formula of C8H18O2.2-Hexoxyethanol - Hazardous Agents Haz-Map https://haz-map.com/Agents/3112 2021-05-01 haz-map.com Uses 2-Hexoxyethanol is used by professional workers (widespread uses), consumers, in re-packing or re-formulation, in manufacturing, and at industrial sites.2-hexyloxyethanol - Substance Information - ECHA https://echa.europa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.003.592 2021-05-01 echa.europa.eu en-GB It is used as high-boiling solvent. It also serves as an intermediate for neopentanoate and hexyloxyethyl phosphate. It serves as a coalescing agent in cleaners and latex paints. Other uses of 2-hexoxyethanol are: Sealants Adhesives Coating products Finger Paints Fillers Anti-freeze products Plasters Putties Lubricants Modelling Clay Greases Automotive care products Machine wash liquids/detergents Air fresheners Fragrances Other outdoor use Hazards According to the European Chemicals Agency, it is classified as harmful when in contact with skin and when swallowed. It can also cause skin burns and serious eye damage. 2-Hexoxyethanol was also known to cause kidney injury and depression. It is also a severe respiratory tract irritant. It may also have blood effects. It may enter the body through ingestion, aerosol inhalation, and through the skin.ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER http://www.inchem.org/documents/icsc/icsc/eics1571.htm live May 1, 2021 INCHEM https://web.archive.org/web/20051016101816/http://www.inchem.org/documents/icsc/icsc/eics1571.htm 2005-10-16 It may form explosive peroxides. It can react violently with strong oxidants. It is classified as a green circle product EPA Safer Choice meaning it is of low concern. References External links https://contaminantdb.ca/contaminants/CHEM009405 nih.gov https://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/inchi/InChI=1S/C8H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-7-10-8-6-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3 Category:Glycol ethers Category:Hydroxyethyl compounds