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 #: 111-90-0

EC Number: 203-919-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 96°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 96°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	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 MONOETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 0039

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants. The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides.	Formula: C₆H₁₄O₃ / CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH Molecular mass: 134.2 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)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.

Physical dangers
No data.

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

Formula: C₆H₁₄O₃ / CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 134.2
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)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.	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.

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
MAK: (inhalable fraction): 50 mg/m³; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
See ICSC 0040. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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