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ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER ICSC: 1569
October 2004
1,2-Diethoxyethane
1,2-Ethanol, diethyl ether
Ethyl glyme
3,6-Dioxaoctane
EGDEE
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CAS No: 629-14-1
RTECS No: KI1225000
UN No: 1153
    C6H14O2 / CH3CH2OCH2CH2OCH3
Molecular mass: 118.2

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 35°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Above 35°C use a closed system, ventilation. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
 
EXPOSURE See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
Inhalation Cough. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Protective clothing. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Nausea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Pack Group: III


EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-III
NFPA Code: H2; F3; R0
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion, by inhalation and through the skin.

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 irritating to the eyes, and is mildly irritating to the skin and the respiratory tract.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 121.4°C
Melting point: -74°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.85
Solubility in water: moderate
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.2
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.07
Flash point: 35°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 208°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.66
 

NOTES
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Diethyl cellosolve is a trade name.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety
WHO ILO UNEP EC Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
© IPCS 2004
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