ICSC 1056 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE

ETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE	ICSC: 1056 (October 1999)
Glycol dinitrate EGDN Nitroglycol

CAS #: 628-96-6

EC Number: 211-063-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
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!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Headache. Dizziness. Nausea. Weakness. Flushing of the face. Chest pain. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	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. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. 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
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.

ETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE

ICSC: 1056

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOWISH OILY LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. On combustion, forms toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Reacts with acids.	Formula: C₂H₄N₂O₆ / NO₂-OCH₂CH₂O-NO₂ Molecular mass: 152.1 Boiling point: 114°C (explodes) Melting point: -22°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.49 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.5 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 7 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.16

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOWISH OILY LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. On combustion, forms toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Reacts with acids.

Formula: C₂H₄N₂O₆ / NO₂-OCH₂CH₂O-NO₂
Molecular mass: 152.1
Boiling point: 114°C (explodes)
Melting point: -22°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.49
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.5
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 7
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.16

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system. This may result in sudden lowering of blood pressure. The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. Medical observation is indicated. The effects may be delayed.	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 Repeated exposure leads to marked tolerance and short absence from exposure may lead to sudden death. Repeated exposure leads to marked tolerance and short absence from exposure may lead to sudden death.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system. This may result in sudden lowering of blood pressure. The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. Medical observation is indicated. The effects may be delayed.

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
Repeated exposure leads to marked tolerance and short absence from exposure may lead to sudden death. Repeated exposure leads to marked tolerance and short absence from exposure may lead to sudden death.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.05 ppm as TWA; (skin). MAK: 0.063 mg/m³, 0.01 ppm; peak limitation category: II(1); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Symptoms such as chest pains or palpitations that can develop during periods away from work may be indicative of toxicity of the substance and should be reported immediately to the responsible physician. Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard. Do NOT take working clothes home. 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.

NOTES

Symptoms such as chest pains or palpitations that can develop during periods away from work may be indicative of toxicity of the substance and should be reported immediately to the responsible physician.
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.
Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: E, T+; R: 2-26/27/28-33; S: (1/2)-33-35-36/37-45

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