ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER
ICSC: 1568 |
1,2-Dimethoxyethane 1,2-Ethanediol, dimethyl ether Monoglyme 2,5-Dioxahexane EGDME C4H10O2 / CH3OCH2CH2OCH3 Molecular mass: 90.1 ICSC # 1568 | CAS # 110-71-4 RTECS # KI1451000 UN # 2252 EC # 603-031-00-3 October 26, 2004 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
FIRE | Highly flammable. | NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. | Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. |
EXPLOSION | Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. | Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. | In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
EXPOSURE | See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. | AVOID ALL CONTACT! | |
INHALATION | Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. | |
SKIN | MAY BE ABSORBED! | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. |
EYES | Redness. | Safety spectacles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
INGESTION | Nausea. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. | Cool. Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. | F symbol T symbol R: 60-61-11-19-20 S: 53-45 UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Packing Group: II | ||
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Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found. Dimethyl cellosolve is a trade name.
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