ICSC 0619 - DIETHYLENE GLYCOL

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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL	ICSC: 0619 (November 2007)
2,2'-Oxydiethanol 2,2'-Oxybisethanol Ethylene diglycol 2,2'-Dihydroxyethyl ether 3-Oxypentane-1,5-diol

CAS #: 111-46-6

EC Number: 203-872-2

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

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Confusion. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Rinse mouth. Refer immediately for medical attention. See Notes.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Harmful if swallowed Causes damage to kidneys if swallowed May cause drowsiness and dizziness Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry. Well closed. Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL

ICSC: 0619

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS COLOURLESS VISCOUS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic.	Formula: C₄H₁₀O₃ / (CH₂CH₂OH)₂O Molecular mass: 106.1 Boiling point: 245°C Melting point: -6.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.12 Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 2.7 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7 Flash point: 124°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 229°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.6-10.8 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.47

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS VISCOUS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic.

Formula: C₄H₁₀O₃ / (CH₂CH₂OH)₂O
Molecular mass: 106.1
Boiling point: 245°C
Melting point: -6.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.12
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 2.7
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7
Flash point: 124°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 229°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.6-10.8
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.47

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the kidneys. This may result in kidney impairment. Ingestion could cause effects on the central nervous system and liver. Ingestion could cause death.	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; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the kidneys. This may result in kidney impairment. Ingestion could cause effects on the central nervous system and liver. Ingestion could cause death.

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; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: 44 mg/m³, 10 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 22; S: (2)-46

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