ICSC 1572 - DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER

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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER	ICSC: 1572 (October 2004)
3,6-Dioxa-1-dodecanol Hexyl carbitol 2-(2-Hexyloxyethoxy)ethanol DEGHE

CAS #: 112-59-4

EC Number: 203-988-3

	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	Redness. Pain.	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	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Personal protection: face shield.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER

ICSC: 1572

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: C₁₀H₂₂O₃ / C₆H₁₃(OCH₂CH₂)₂OH Molecular mass: 190.3 Boiling point: 259.1°C Melting point: -33.3°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.935 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 1.7 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: <0.001 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.6 Flash point: 140.6°C o.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.70

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: C₁₀H₂₂O₃ / C₆H₁₃(OCH₂CH₂)₂OH
Molecular mass: 190.3
Boiling point: 259.1°C
Melting point: -33.3°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.935
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 1.7
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: <0.001
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.6
Flash point: 140.6°C o.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.70

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin.	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
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin.

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
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 21-41; S: (2)-26-36/37-46

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