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2-METHOXYETHYL ETHER
MSDS Number: B3312 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Ethane,1-1'-oxybis[2-methoxy-; diethylene glycol dimethyl ether; diglyme; bis (2-methoxyethyl)
ether.
CAS No.: 111-96-6
Molecular Weight: 134.18
Chemical Formula: (CH3OCH2 CH2)2O
Product Codes: C571
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Diethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether 111-96-6 90 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT. MAY AFFECT KIDNEYS AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
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J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate
Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B
EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
At room temperature, the substance has such a low vapor pressure that inhalation of the vapor is unlikely.
However, the substance does irritate the respiratory tract. Coughing, shortness of breath are the symptoms.
Ingestion:
Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Skin Contact:
May cause irritation. May be absorbed through the skin with symptoms paralleling those from ingestion
exposure.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Chronic exposure may cause central nervous system effects. The substance tends to irritate the eyes, the skin
and upper respiratory tract. Kidney injury may occur.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a
physician.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
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shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention if symptoms
occur.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally.
Get medical attention immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: 70C (158F) OC Autoignition temperature: 205C (401F) Flammable limits in air % by volume: lel:
17.4; uel: 1.5 Combustible Liquid.
Explosion:
Above the flash point, explosive vapor-air mixtures may be formed.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Powder, alcohol foam, water spray or carbon dioxide. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers
cool.
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. Remove all sources of ignition. 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. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. 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! J. T.
Baker SOLUSORB(tm) solvent adsorbent is recommended for spills of this product.
7. Handling and Storage
Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated location, away from any area where the fire
hazard may be acute. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Separate from incompatibles. Containers should
be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Storage and use areas should be No Smoking areas.
Use non-sparking type tools and equipment, including explosion proof ventilation. 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.
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8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. 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, wear a supplied air, full-facepiece respirator, airlined hood, or full-facepiece
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to
prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor:
Slight aromatic odor.
Solubility:
Miscible in water.
Specific Gravity:
0.94 @ 20C (68F)
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
162C (324F)
Melting Point:
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-64C (-83F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
5.6
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
2.96 @ 25C (77F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition. Peroxides and possibly other
toxic oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization:
May form explosive peroxides on prolonged storage.
Incompatibilities:
Oxidizing materials, acids and bases.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure. Investigated as a
mutagen, reproductive effector.
--------\Cancer Lists\------------------------------------------------------
---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Diethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether No No None
(111-96-6)
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
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When released into the soil, this material may biodegrade to a moderate extent. When released into the soil, this
material is expected to quickly evaporate. When released into the soil, this material is expected to leach into
groundwater. This material has an experimentally-determined bioconcentration factor (BCF) of less than 100.
This material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate. When released into the air, this material may be
moderately degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. When released into the air,
this material is not expected to be subject to wet deposition. When released into the air, this material is expected
to have a half-life of less than 1 day.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA
approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA approved waste 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
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. (BIS(2-METHOXYETHYL) ETHER)
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA: UN1993
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 500ML
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. (BIS(2-METHOXYETHYL) ETHER)
Hazard Class: 3.3
UN/NA: UN1993
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 500ML
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. (BIS(2-METHOXYETHYL) ETHER)
Hazard Class: 3.3
UN/NA: UN1993
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 500ML
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15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Diethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether (111-96-6) Yes Yes Yes Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Diethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether (111-96-6) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Diethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether (111-96-6)No No No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Diethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether No No Yes
(111-96-6)
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: Yes 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: 2 Reactivity: 1
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
MAY AFFECT KIDNEYS AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Label Precautions:
Keep away from heat and flame. Avoid breathing mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep
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container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases call a physician.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Pure. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
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