International Chemical Safety Cards

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER ICSC: 0039
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy) ethanol
Ethyl digol
C6H14O3 / CH3CH2OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH
Molecular mass: 134.2
CAS # 111-90-0
RTECS # KK8750000
ICSC # 0039
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 Above 96°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 96°C use a closed system, ventilation.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Rest.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Ventilation along the floor.

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ICSC: 0039 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER ICSC: 0039

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
HYGROSCOPIC COLOURLESS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin, and 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.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 196-202°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.99
Solubility in water: miscible
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)
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
The recommendations on this Card also apply to diethylene glycol monomethyl ether - see ICSC # 0040. Poly-solv DE, Dowanal DE, Dioxitol, Carbitol, Carbitol cellosolve and Transcutol are trade names.
NFPA Code: H 1; F 1; R 0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0039 DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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