| Agent Name | Tetraethylene glycol |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 112-60-7 |
| Formula | C8-H18-O5 |
| Major Category | Other Classes |
| Synonyms | 3,6,9-Trioxaundecane-1,11-diol; Ethanol, 2,2'-(oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy))bis-; Ethanol, 2,2'-(oxybis(ethyleneoxy))di-; Hi-Dry; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Ethylene Glycols |
| Description | Colorless hygroscopic liquid; [Hawley] Colorless to straw colored hygroscopic liquid; [HSDB] |
| Sources/Uses | Used as a solvent (nitrocellulose, coatings, adhesives, inks, lacquers, lubricants, metalworking fluids, and textile finishes); Also used to extract other solvents, to soften paper tissue, and to make other chemicals; [HSDB] Used as a solvent, extractant, plasticizer, humectant (natural gas), and lubricant (textiles); Also used in cement grinding and brake fluid manufacturing; [Reference #1] |
| Comments | In rat studies, testicular abnormalities and congenital anomalies have been reported. [REPROTOX] In oral lethal dose studies, rats exhibited heavy breathing, tremors, and sluggishness; [Reference #1] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Ethylene glycol." |
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| Exposure Assessment | |
| Explanatory Notes | VP = 4.65E-05 at 26 deg C; [ChemIDplus] |
| Flammability (NFPA) | |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Neurotoxin | Other CNS Neurotoxin |
| Reproductive Toxin | Yes |
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| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Tetraethylene glycol
CAS Number
112-60-7
Formula
C8-H18-O5
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3,6,9-Trioxaundecane-1,11-diol; Ethanol, 2,2'-(oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy))bis-; Ethanol, 2,2'-(oxybis(ethyleneoxy))di-; Hi-Dry; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ethylene Glycols
Description
Colorless hygroscopic liquid; [Hawley] Colorless to straw colored hygroscopic liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent (nitrocellulose, coatings, adhesives, inks, lacquers, lubricants, metalworking fluids, and textile finishes); Also used to extract other solvents, to soften paper tissue, and to make other chemicals; [HSDB] Used as a solvent, extractant, plasticizer, humectant (natural gas), and lubricant (textiles); Also used in cement grinding and brake fluid manufacturing; [Reference #1]
Comments
In rat studies, testicular abnormalities and congenital anomalies have been reported. [REPROTOX] In oral lethal dose studies, rats exhibited heavy breathing, tremors, and sluggishness; [Reference #1] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Ethylene glycol."
Reference Link
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
VP = 4.65E-05 at 26 deg C; [ChemIDplus]
Flammability (NFPA)
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS Neurotoxin
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: