International Chemical Safety Cards

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 1151

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER
1,1'-Oxybis(2-ethoxy-ethane)
Diethyl carbitol
bis(2-Ethoxyethyl)ether
C₈H₁₈O₃/(C₂H₅-O-CH₂-CH₂)₂-O
Molecular mass: 162.2
CAS # 112-36-7
RTECS # KN3160000
ICSC # 1151

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 71°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 71°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
INHALATION	Cough.	Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
SKIN	Redness.	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	Diarrhoea. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

Keep in the dark. Ventilation along the floor. Store only if stabilized.

Airtight.

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ICSC: 1151

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 DIETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 1151

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS, VISCOUS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance can form explosive peroxides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

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 irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

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

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

For closely related compounds (diethylene glycol dimethyl ether or diethylene glycol monoethyl ether) animal tests show that these substances possibly cause toxic effects upon human reproduction. Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately for long-term effects. An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G37
NFPA Code: H 1; F 2; R 0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1151	DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER
© IPCS, CEC, 1993

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