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Diethylene glycol

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[Flash Point]

124
[Autoignition]

229
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. Water or foam may cause frothing. Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
[Upper exp. limit]

10.8
[Lower exp. limit]

1.6
[Fire Potential]

This chemical is combustible.
[Ingestion]

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed. Store protected from moisture.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash clothing before reuse.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of heated or misted form may cause pulmonary edema.
[Skin]

May cause mild skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause mild eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Human fatalities have been reported from acute poisoning. May cause
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 22
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 46
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

A half-face respirator with an organic vapor cartridge and particulate filter (NIOSH type P95 or R95 filter) may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece respirator with an organic vapor cartridge and particulate filter (NIOSH P100 or R100 filter) may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. Please note that N series filters are not recommended for this material. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Liver and kidney lesions and damage.
[Exposure limit(s)]

OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 23 ppm
[Poison Class]

4
[Appearance]

Colorless, practically odorless, syrupy liquid, hygroscopic.
[Solubility in water]

Miscible
[Melting Point]

-10
[Boiling Point]

245
[Vapor Pressure]

0.006 (25 C)
[Density]

1.118 g/cm3 (20 C)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

61.96 kJ/mol
[Heat Of Combustion]

-2380 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Humectant for tobacco, casein, synthetic sponges, paper products, in cork compositions, book-binding adhesives.
[Vapor Density]

3.66
[Saturation Concentration]

13 ppm (.0013%) at 20 C (calculated)
[Odor threshold]

Odorless
[Refractive Index]

1.4475 (20 C)
[Product Name]

2,2'-Oxydiethanol
[Synonyms]

2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethanol
2,2'-Dihydroxyethyl ether
2,2'-Oxydiethanol
3-Oxypentane-1,5-diol
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether
Ethylene diglycol
[CAS]

"CASEN_111-46-6.htm">111-46-6
[Formula]

C4H10O3
[Molecular Weight]

106.12
[EINECS]

203-872-2
[RTECS]

ID5950000
[RTECS Class]

Tumorigen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data; Primary Irritant
[Merck]

13,3146
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

969209
[Beilstein Reference]

4-01-00-02390
[EC Index Number]

603-140-00-6
[EC Class]

Harmful
[Small spills/leaks]

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Provide ventilation.
[Disposal Code]

1
[Incompatibilities]

Acids, methanoic acid, oxalic acid), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g. dimethyl hydrazine, hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), isocyanates (e.g. methyl isocyanate), metals (alkali and alkaline, e.g. cesium, potassium, sodium), nitrides (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium nitride), peroxides and hydroperoxides (organic, e.g. acetyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide), epoxides (e.g. butyl glycidyl ether), oxidizing agents (strong, e.g. bromine, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, potassium nitrate), reducing agents (strong, e.g. aluminum carbide, chlorosilane, hydrogen phosphide, lithium hydride), water reactive substances (e.g. acetic anyhdride, alkyl aluminum chlori
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, acrid smoke and fumes.
[HS Code]

2909 41 00