Ethylene diglycol
2,2'-Dihydroxyethyl ether
3-Oxypentane-1,5-diol
2,2'-Oxydiethanol
2,2'-Oxybisethanol
C4H10O3 / (CH2CH2OH)2O
Molecular mass: 106.1
ICSC # 0619
CAS # 111-46-6
RTECS # ID5950000
EC # 603-140-00-6
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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•Inhalation
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Ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Safety spectacles.
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Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
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•Ingestion
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Abdominal pain.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Diarrhoea.
Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Confusion.
Unconsciousness.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
Refer immediately for medical attention.
See Notes.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.
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Dry.
Well closed.
Separated from strong oxidants.
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Xn symbol
R: 22
S: 2-46
Signal: Danger
Excl mark-Health haz
Harmful if swallowed
Causes damage to kidneys if swallowed
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
ODOURLESS,
COLOURLESS
VISCOUS
HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID
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Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts violently with strong oxidants
causing fire and explosion hazard.
Attacks some forms of plastic.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK: 10 ppm; 44 mg/m3
Peak limitation category: II(4) Pregnancy risk group: C
(DFG 2007).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.
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 Short-Term Exposure:
The substance may cause effects on the
kidneys
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kidney impairment
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and liver
by ingestion
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Exposure by ingestion may result in death.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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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
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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
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0619
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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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