ICSC 1473 - DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE

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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE	ICSC: 1473 (September 2002)
Diglycoldinitrate Di(hydroxyethyl)ether dinitrate Oxydiethylene dinitrate DEGDN

CAS #: 693-21-0

UN #: 0075

EC Number: 211-745-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion. Explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Use non-sparking handtools. Do NOT expose to friction or shock.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. Evacuate area, fight fires only from an explosion-resistant location. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.

STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Flushing of the face. Fall in blood pressure. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Weakness. Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Confusion. Convulsions. Unconsciousness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! See Inhalation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes		Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	See Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 1.1D
STORAGE
Fireproof. Store in a separate building. Separated from acids and food and feedstuffs. Cool. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE

ICSC: 1473

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance LIQUID. Physical dangers As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated. Chemical dangers Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. On combustion, forms toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Reacts with acids.	Formula: C₄H₈N₂O₇ / O₂NOC₂H₄OC₂H₄ONO₂ Molecular mass: 196.1 Boiling point at 0.9kPa: 139°C Melting point: 2°C Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.5

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
LIQUID.

Physical dangers
As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

Chemical dangers
Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. On combustion, forms toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Reacts with acids.

Formula: C₄H₈N₂O₇ / O₂NOC₂H₄OC₂H₄ONO₂
Molecular mass: 196.1
Boiling point at 0.9kPa: 139°C
Melting point: 2°C
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.5

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system, central nervous system and blood. This may result in impaired functions and the formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the cardiovascular system. This may result in cardiac disorders.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system, central nervous system and blood. This may result in impaired functions and the formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the cardiovascular system. This may result in cardiac disorders.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK skin absorption (H)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: E, T+; R: 3-26/27/28-33-52/53; S: (1/2)-33-35-36/37-45-61

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