Ethylene Glycol

CAS Number

107-21-1

Synonym

1,2-dihydroxyethane; Athylenglykol; 1,2-ethandiol; Ethylene alcohol; Ethylene dihydrate; Ethylene glycol; Fridex; Glycol; 2-hydroxyethanol; Monoethylene glycol; NCI-C00920; Norkool; Tescol; EPA Pesticide Code: 042203

Occurrence/Use

Antifreeze agent, solvent; production of polyester fibers, PET for bottling; component in ink

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Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3):	400
Chronic Target Organs:	Respiratory system, kidney, development
Human Data:	Yes
Last Chronic REL Revision:	2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3