ICSC 0182 - NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER	ICSC: 0182 (March 1998)
2,2'-(2,2-Dimethyl-1,3 propanediyl)bis(oxymethylene)bisoxirane 1,3-bis(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)-2,2-dimethylpropane

CAS #: 17557-23-2

EC Number: 241-536-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 88°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 88°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear face shield.	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. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Keep in the dark.
PACKAGING

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER

ICSC: 0182

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₁₁H₂₀O₄ Molecular mass: 216.3 Relative density (water = 1): 1.07 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.5 Flash point: 88°C o.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
LIQUID.

Physical dangers

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

Formula: C₁₁H₂₀O₄
Molecular mass: 216.3
Relative density (water = 1): 1.07
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.5
Flash point: 88°C o.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is 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 Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is 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
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Explosive limits are unknown in the literature. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 38-43; S: (2)-24-37

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