Often used in coatings, inks and cleaners this glycol ether is sold by both Shell Chemical and Dow Chemical.
 
Hazardous Effects - The primary hazardous effect other than combustion is exposure to a component of PGMEA; Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (CAS# 107-98-2), causing headaches, dizziness and vomiting which drives the STEL and TWA values below.
Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) – 150PPM
Time Weighted Average (TWA) – 100PPM
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) – N/A
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) – 1.9%
CAS # - 108-65-6

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