DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
MSDS Number: O8764 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: 2,2'-Oxydiethanol; 2,2'-Oxybisethanol; 2,2'
Dihydroxydiethyl ether; CELLOSOLVE(tm); glycol ether;
Glycolethyl ether
CAS No.: 111-46-6
Molecular Weight: 106.14
Chemical Formula: C4H10O3
Product Codes: J.T. Baker:
S856
Mallinckrodt:
4911
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Diethylene Glycol 111-46-6 99 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN AND
EYES.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Orange (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Low inhalation hazard unless heated because of low vapor pressure.
Ingestion:
Low acute toxicity. Probable lethal dose to humans is 0.5-5 g/kg. Causes
nerve depression, liver and kidney lesions and anuria (urination
retardation). Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may
include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Skin Contact:
May be an irritant to skin on prolonged exposure.
Eye Contact:
May be an irritant to eyes and surrounding tissue.
Chronic Exposure:
Liver and kidney lesions and damage.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired liver
or kidney function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Not expected to require first aid measures.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.
Skin Contact:
Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Eye Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Call a
physician if irritation persists.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: 124C (255F) CC
Autoignition temperature: 229C (444F)
Flammable limits in air % by volume:
lel: 1.6; uel: 10.8
Fire is possible at elevated temperatures or by contact with an ignition
source.
Explosion:
Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits
noted above.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Powder, alcohol foam, water spray or carbon dioxide.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary
and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when
possible. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an
inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a
chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw
dust. Do not flush to sewer!
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container. Protect from physical damage. Store in
a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat, moisture and
incompatibilities. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty
since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings
and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
AIHA Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL): Vapor and Aerosol
= 50ppm; Aerosol, only = 10mg/m3.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne
Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing
dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices,
most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a half-face respirator with an organic
vapor cartridge and dust/mist 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 dust/mist
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. For emergencies or instances where the
exposure levels are not known, use a full-face piece positive-pressure,
air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect
workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench
facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
Infinitely soluble.
Specific Gravity:
1.18 @ 20C/20C
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
244 - 245C (471 - 473F)
Melting Point:
-6.5C (21F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
3.66
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
1 @ 91.8C (198F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Toxic gases and vapors may be released if involved in a fire. Carbon
dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Strong oxidizers, strong acids and strong bases.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 12565 mg/kg. Skin rabbit LD50: 11.89 g/kg Irritation: eye
rabbit, standard Draize: 50 mg mild. Investigated as a tumorigen and
reproductive effector.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Diethylene Glycol (111-46-6) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Diethylene Glycol (111-46-6) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Diethylene Glycol (111-46-6) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Diethylene Glycol (111-46-6) No No No Glycol ether
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Diethylene Glycol (111-46-6) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: No information found.
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN AND EYES.
Label Precautions:
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. In
case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops or persists.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Pure. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
Disclaimer:
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