ICSC 0040 - DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER	ICSC: 0040 (April 2004)
2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol DEGME

CAS #: 111-77-3

EC Number: 203-906-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 93°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 93°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	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.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 0040

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₅H₁₂O₃ / CH₃O(CH₂)₂O(CH₂)₂OH Molecular mass: 120.2 Boiling point: 193°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.04 Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 30 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.1 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.001 Flash point: 93°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 215°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.6-18.1 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.14/-0.93 (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

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

Formula: C₅H₁₂O₃ / CH₃O(CH₂)₂O(CH₂)₂OH
Molecular mass: 120.2
Boiling point: 193°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.04
Solubility in water: very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 30
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.001
Flash point: 93°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 215°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.6-18.1
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.14/-0.93 (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	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 The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure

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
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
EU-OEL: 50.1 mg/m³, 10 ppm as TWA; (skin)

ENVIRONMENT

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 63; S: (2)-36/37

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