ICSC 1569 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER

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ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER	ICSC: 1569 (October 2004)
1,2-Diethoxyethane 1,2-Ethanol, diethyl ether Ethyl glyme 3,6-Dioxaoctane EGDEE

CAS #: 629-14-1

UN #: 1153

EC Number: 211-076-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Above 35°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 35°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness.	Protective clothing. Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYL ETHER

ICSC: 1569

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂ / CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₃ Molecular mass: 118.2 Boiling point: 121.4°C Melting point: -74°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.85 Solubility in water: moderate Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.2 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.07 Flash point: 35°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 208°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.66

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

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

Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂ / CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₃
Molecular mass: 118.2
Boiling point: 121.4°C
Melting point: -74°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.85
Solubility in water: moderate
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.2
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.07
Flash point: 35°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 208°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.66

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion, by inhalation and through the skin. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin and respiratory tract.	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 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 ingestion, by inhalation and through the skin.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin and respiratory tract.

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
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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