ICSC 0619 - DIETHYLENE GLYCOL

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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL

ICSC: 0619
_{November 2007}

Ethylene diglycol
2,2'-Dihydroxyethyl ether
3-Oxypentane-1,5-diol
2,2'-Oxydiethanol
2,2'-Oxybisethanol

CAS No: 111-46-6
RTECS No: ID5950000
EC No: 603-140-00-6

C₄H₁₀O₃ / (CH₂CH₂OH)₂O
Molecular mass: 106.1

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

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
Inhalation		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Confusion. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention. See Notes.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.	EU classification Xn Symbol R: 22 S: (2-)46 GHS classification Signal: Danger Excl mark-Health haz Harmful if swallowed Causes damage to kidneys if swallowed May cause drowsiness or dizziness

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0	Dry. Well closed. Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS, COLOURLESS VISCOUS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK: 10 ppm; 44 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: II(4) Pregnancy risk group: C (DFG 2007).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C ; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the kidneys, resulting in kidney impairment The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and liver by ingestion. Exposure by ingestion may result in death.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 245°C Melting point: -6.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.12 Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 2.7 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7 Flash point: 124°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 229°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.6-10.8 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.47

NOTES

Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.

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