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 | |
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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! | |||
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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 |
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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 |
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 | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C4H8N2O7 / O2NOC2H4OC2H4ONO2 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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MAK skin absorption (H) |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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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 | ||
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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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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations