1,2-EthanediolC2H6O2

CAS-No.:
107-21-1
EC-No.:
203-473-3
Hazard signs
GHS07
GHS08

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
ACGIH (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 25 (V)
  • STEL (ppm) 50 (V)
  • STEL (mg/m3) 10 (I)
  • H: 302
    Harmful if swallowed.
  • H: 373
    May cause damage to organs (state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively
    proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard)

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    3.2 °F
  • Boiling Point:
    386.6 °F
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    1,11 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    10.55 eV
  • Flash Point:
    231.8 °F
  • Ignition Temperature:
    770 °F
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    0,07 (20°C) hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    3.2 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    51 Vol.-%
  •  

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • 1,2-Dihydroxyethane
  • 1,2-Ethanediol
  • 2,2-oxydiethanol
  • 2-Hydroxyethanol
  • Adiprene LF 1869A,
  • Adiprenes
  • EG
  • Ethylene glycol
  • Glycol
  • Glycol alcohol
  • H2COHCH2OH
  • MEG
  • Mono Ethylene Glycol
  • Monoethylene glycol

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