PRODUCT #: D3381 NAME: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Wednesday, March 12, 1903 6:44AM
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SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- - - - - - - - - -
CATALOG #: D3381
NAME: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
SECTION 2. - - - - - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - - - - - -
CAS #: 111-46-6
MF: C4H10O3
EC NO: 203-872-2
SYNONYMS
BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL) ETHER * BRECOLANE NDG * DEACTIVATOR E * DEG *
DICOL * DIETHYLENGLYKOL (CZECH) * DIGLYCOL * DIHYDROXYDIETHYL ETHER *
BETA,BETA'-DIHYDROXYDIETHYL ETHER * 2,2'-DIHYDROXYETHYL ETHER *
DISSOLVANT APV * ETHANOL, 2,2'-OXYDI- * ETHYLENE DIGLYCOL * 3-
OXAPENTANE-1,5-DIOL * 3-OXA-1,5-PENTANEDIOL * 2,2'-OXYBISETHANOL * 2,
2'-OXYDIETHANOL * 2,2'-OXYETHANOL * TL4N *
SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - - - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - -
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
TOXIC
TOXIC IF SWALLOWED.
IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
KIDNEYS
LIVER
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
SECTION 4. - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-AID MEASURES- - - - - - - - - - -
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - - - - - - - - - -
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
WATER SPRAY.
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
SECTION 6. - - - - - - - - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- - - - - - - - -
WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES.
ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR
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PRODUCT #: D3381 NAME: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Wednesday, March 12, 1903 6:44AM
DISPOSAL.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - - - HANDLING AND STORAGE- - - - - - - - - - -
REFER TO SECTION 8.
SECTION 8. - - - - - - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - -
WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
GLOVES, SAFETY GOGGLES, OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
TOXIC.
IRRITANT.
KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
HYGROSCOPIC
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
SECTION 9. - - - - - - - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - - - - - - -
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
VISCOUS COLORLESS LIQUID
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: 245 C
MELTING POINT: -10 C
FLASHPOINT 290F
143.33C
EXPLOSION LIMITS IN AIR:
UPPER 12.3%
LOWER 2%
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 442 F 227C
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.01MM 20 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.118
VAPOR DENSITY: 2.14
SECTION 10. - - - - - - - - -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - - - - - - - - -
INCOMPATIBILITIES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
STRONG ACIDS
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
SECTION 11. - - - - - - - - - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - -
ACUTE EFFECTS
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN.
VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
CAUSES A FALL IN BLOOD PRESSURE
PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE:
NAUSEA, HEADACHE AND VOMITING
WEAKNESS
CONFUSION
DIZZINESS
PULMONARY EDEMA. EFFECTS MAY BE DELAYED.
DAMAGE TO THE KIDNEYS
UNCONSCIOUSNESS
CONVULSIONS
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PRODUCT #: D3381 NAME: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Wednesday, March 12, 1903 6:44AM
SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
TARGET ORGAN(S):
KIDNEYS
LIVER
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
RTECS #: ID5950000
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
IRRITATION DATA
SKN-HMN 112 MG/3D-I MLD 85DKA8 -,127,1977
SKN-RBT 500 MG MLD 34ZIAG -,731,1969
EYE-RBT 50 MG MLD JPETAB 42,355,1931
TOXICITY DATA
ORL-HMN LDLO:1 GM/KG JIHTAB 21,173,1939
ORL-RAT LD50:12565 MG/KG NPIRI* 1,25,1974
IPR-RAT LD50:7700 MG/KG 38MKAJ 2C,3836,1982
SCU-RAT LD50:18800 MG/KG 38MKAJ 2C,3836,1982
IVN-RAT LD50:6565 MG/KG NPIRI* 1,25,1974
UNR-RAT LD50:15650 MG/KG GISAAA 33(3),16,1968
ORL-MUS LD50:23700 MG/KG FEPRA7 4,142,1945
IPR-MUS LD50:9719 MG/KG FEPRA7 6,342,1947
UNR-MUS LD50:13300 MG/KG GISAAA 33(3),16,1968
ORL-DOG LD50:9 GM/KG JPETAB 67,101,1939
ORL-CAT LD50:3300 MG/KG JIHTAB 21,173,1939
ORL-RBT LD50:4400 MG/KG JIHTAB 21,173,1939
SKN-RBT LD50:11890 MG/KG NPIRI* 1,25,1974
UNR-RBT LD50:2688 MG/KG GISAAA 33(3),16,1968
ORL-GPG LD50:7800 MG/KG FEPRA7 4,142,1945
UNR-GPG LD50:14 GM/KG GISAAA 33(3),16,1968
TARGET ORGAN DATA
BLOOD (TUMORS)
TUMORIGENIC (NEOPLASTIC BY RTECS CRITERIA)
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
SECTION 12. - - - - - - - - - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
SECTION 13. - - - - - - - - - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS - - - - - - - - -
DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT AND BURN IN A
CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. - - - - - - - - - - TRANSPORT INFORMATION - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
SECTION 15. - - - - - - - - - REGULATORY INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
TOXIC
R 25
TOXIC IF SWALLOWED.
R 36/37/38
IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN.
S 45
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
S 26
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
S 36
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PRODUCT #: D3381 NAME: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Wednesday, March 12, 1903 6:44AM
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
OEL=MAK
OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 10 MG/M3 JAN 1993
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 23 PPM (100 MG/M3) JAN 1993
NOHS 1974: HZD 25544; NIS 222; TNF 27975; NOS 129; TNE 273598
NOES 1983: HZD 25544; NIS 292; TNF 55518; NOS 178; TNE 890145; TFE
261558
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(D) UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, APRIL 1997
U.S. INFORMATION
THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA SECTION 313 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS -
GLYCOL ETHERS.
SECTION 16. - - - - - - - - - - OTHER INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - -
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