MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1104
1,1-DIMETHOXYETHANE
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
1,1-Dimethoxyethane 3/II Yes-Glycol Ethers
Dimethyl Acetal; Acetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
FORMULA F.W. CAS#
CH3CH(OCH3)2 90.12 534-15-6
PHYSICAL DATA
B.p 61.8 C; Sp. G. 0.852; Water soluble.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Flammable. Forms peroxides. Do not evaporate to dryness. Incompatible with oxidizers.
FIRE HAZARDS
Flammable, ignites readily. Firefighters wear SCBA.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Dry chemical, foam or CO2. 34 F N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
Mildly toxic by all routes. Inhalation LC50 (rat) 3000 ppm/4 hr; Oral LD50 (rat) 6.5 g/kg. PEL/TLV not established. No
evidence of carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Use only with good ventilation, gloves and goggles. Do not evaporate. Store away from ignition sources.
FIRST AID
Wash thoroughly with water after contact. For inhalation, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Use
CPR as necessary. If swallowed, give water and induce vomiting. Call a physician.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Ventilate area. Remove ignition sources. Pick up in absorbent and sweep. Incinerate waste.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
1104 LM 11/20/96
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