ICSC 1568 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER

ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 1568
_{Peer-Review Status: 26.10.2004 Validated}

1,2-Dimethoxyethane
1,2-Ethanediol, dimethyl ether
Monoglyme
2,5-Dioxahexane
EGDME

CAS #: 110-71-4 RTECS #: KI1451000
UN #: 2252
EC #: 603-031-00-3
EINECS #: 203-794-9

Formula: C₄H₁₀O₂ / CH₃OCH₂CH₂OCH₃
Molecular mass: 90.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE	See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.	AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation		Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED!	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	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	Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.	EC Classification Symbol: F, T; R: 60-61-11-19-20; S: 53-45 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: II GHS Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S2252. NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0.	Cool. Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

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

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (NOT-ESTABLISHED):.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion, by inhalation and through the 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 short-term exposure

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 82-83°C Melting point: -58°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.86 Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 6.4 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.1 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.13 Flash point: -2°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 202°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.21

NOTES

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Dimethyl cellosolve is a trade name.

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