Phenyl glycidyl ether
Synonyms & Trade Names
1,2-Epoxy-3-phenoxy propane, Glycidyl phenyl ether, PGE, Phenyl 2,3-epoxypropyl ether
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
Ca C 1 ppm (6 mg/m3) [15-minute] See Appendix AOSHA PEL
TWA 10 ppm (60 mg/m3) See Appendix GMeasurement Methods
Physical Description
Colorless liquid.
[Note: A solid below 38°F.]
Molecular Weight
150.1
Boiling Point
473°F
Freezing Point
38°F
Solubility
0.2%
Vapor Pressure
0.01 mmHg
Ionization Potential
?
Specific Gravity
1.11
Flash Point
248°F
Upper Explosive Limit
?
Lower Explosive Limit
?
Class IIIB Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 200°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, amines, strong acids, strong bases
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin; upper respiratory system; skin sensitization; narcosis; possible hematopoietic, reproductive effects; [potential occupational carcinogen]
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, central nervous system, hematopoietic system, reproductive system
Cancer Site
[in animals: nasal cancer]
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
See also
Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health