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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHERICSC: 1357 (October 2004)
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether
Diglyme
1,1'-Oxybis(2-methoxyethane)
Dimethyl carbitol
DEGDME
CAS #: 111-96-6
UN #: 1993
EC Number: 203-924-4

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Flammable.  Above 51°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.  Above 51°C use a closed system and ventilation.  Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.  In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. 

 AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Shortness of breath.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety spectacles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Burning sensation.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & 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. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: III 

STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. 
PACKAGING
 
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER ICSC: 1357
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

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

Formula: C6H14O3 / (CH3OCH2CH2)2O
Molecular mass: 134.2
Boiling point: 162°C
Melting point: -68°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.95
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.33
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 51°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 190°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-17.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.36  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, by ingestion and through the skin. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. 

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


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: 5.6 mg/m3, 1 ppm; peak limitation category: II(8); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: B 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 60-61-10-19; S: 53-45 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether (CICADS 41, 2002)