ICSC 1749 - TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER

TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER	ICSC: 1749 (November 2009)
3,6,9,12-Tetraoxotridecanol 3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatridecan-1-ol Methoxytetraethylene glycol

CAS #: 23783-42-8

EC Number: 245-883-5

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


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Causes eye irritation May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER

ICSC: 1749

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-PALE-YELLOW LIQUID. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₉H₂₀O₅/HO(CH₂CH₂O)₄CH₃ Molecular mass: 208.3 Boiling point: 280-350°C Melting point: -39°C Density: 1.06 g/cm³ Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.2 (calculated) Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 161°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 325°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.6 Viscosity: 11.5-12.5 mm²/s at 20°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-PALE-YELLOW LIQUID.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₉H₂₀O₅/HO(CH₂CH₂O)₄CH₃
Molecular mass: 208.3
Boiling point: 280-350°C
Melting point: -39°C
Density: 1.06 g/cm³
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.2 (calculated)
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 161°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 325°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.6
Viscosity: 11.5-12.5 mm²/s at 20°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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