ICSC 0039 - DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 0039
_{April 2004}

2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy) ethanol
3, 6-Dioxa-1-octanol
DEGEE

CAS No: 111-90-0
RTECS No: KK8750000

C₆H₁₄O₃ / CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 134.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 96°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 96°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H 1; F 1; R 0	Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance HYGROSCOPIC COLOURLESS LIQUID. Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants. The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK: 50 mg/m³ (Inhalable fraction) Peak limitation category: I(2) Pregnancy risk group: C (DFG 2006).	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 196-202°C Melting point: -76°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.99 Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 19 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 96°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 204°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.15 (estimated)

NOTES

Poly-solv DE, Dowanal DE, Dioxitol, Carbitol, Carbitol cellosolve and Transcutol are trade names.
In addition
see ICSC 0040 Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether.
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits.

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