CHEMICAL PROFILES|Chemical Profile
Chemical: PROPYLENE GLYCOL
CAS Number: 57-55-6
Chemical Profile for PROPYLENE GLYCOL (CAS Number: 57-55-6)

  • Human Health Hazards
    Health Hazard Reference(s)
    Recognized:--
    Suspected:Immunotoxicant HAZMAP
    Neurotoxicant RTECS
    Respiratory Toxicant ATSDR
    Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant HAZMAP
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  • Hazard Rankings
    Less hazardous than most chemicals in 3 ranking systems.
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  • Chemical Use Profile
    This is a high volume chemical with production exceeding 1 million pounds annually in the U.S.
    Used in at least 3 industries.
    Used in consumer products, building materials or furnishings that contribute to indoor air pollution.
    Used in pesticide products.
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  • Rank Chemicals by Reported Environmental Releases in the United States
    No data on environmental releases in Scorecard.
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  • Regulatory Coverage
    On at least 1 federal regulatory list.
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  • Basic Testing to Identify Chemical Hazards
    Eight basic tests to identify chemical hazards have been conducted and are publicly available for this chemical.
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  • Information Needed for Safety Assessment
    Lacks at least some of the data required for safety assessment.
    See risk assessment data for this chemical from U.S. EPA or Scorecard.
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  • Links
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  • Notes
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