| 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] |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Neurotoxin | Other CNS Neurotoxin |
| Reproductive Toxin | Yes |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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| Chemical Information | |
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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]
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: