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TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHERICSC: 0204 (March 1998)
Diglycidyltriethylene glycol
2,2'-(2,5,8,11-Tetraoxa-1,12-dodecane diyl)bisoxirane
1,2:15,16-Diepoxy-4,7,10,13-tetraoxahexadecane
CAS #: 1954-28-5
EC Number: 217-784-7

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.    NO open flames.    Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention . 
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. 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. See Notes. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. 
PACKAGING
 
TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER ICSC: 0204
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
 

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

Formula: C12H22O6
Molecular mass: 262.3
Boiling point at 0.27kPa: 195-197°C
Melting point: -15 - -11°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.13
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.0  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

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
See Notes. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature.
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Triethylene Glycol Diglycidyl Ether  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 11, 1976)
       Triethylene Glycol Diglycidyl Ether  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)