ICSC 1151 - DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER

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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER	ICSC: 1151 (April 2004)
1,1'-Oxybis(2-ethoxy-ethane) Diethyl carbitol bis(2-Ethoxyethyl) ether DEGDEE Ethyl diglyme

CAS #: 112-36-7

EC Number: 203-963-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 71°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 71°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 1151

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₈H₁₈O₃ / (C₂H₅CH₂CH₂)₂O Molecular mass: 162.2 Boiling point: 189°C Melting point: -44°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.91 Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 79 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 71°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 174°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.39

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID.

Physical dangers
No data.

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

Formula: C₈H₁₈O₃ / (C₂H₅CH₂CH₂)₂O
Molecular mass: 162.2
Boiling point: 189°C
Melting point: -44°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.91
Solubility in water: very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 79
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 71°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 174°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.39

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately for long-term effects. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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