Product ID:GLYCOL ETHER DM, 3600000
MSDS Date:03/03/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-089-5514
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLQGC

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Cage: 7L600

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Cage: 4N760

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER

CAS: 111-77-3

RTECS: KL6125000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE-MAY CAUSE MILD EYE IRRITATION.
SKIN-MAY CAUSE MILD SKIN IRRITATION. SWALLOWING-SWALLOWING SMALL
AMOUNTS OF THIS MATERIAL DURING NORMAL HANDLING IS NOT LIKELY TO
CAUSE HARMFUL EFFECTS. SWALLOWING L ARGE AMOUNTS MAY BE HARMFUL.
INHALATION-BREATHING OF VAPOR OR MIST IS POSSIBLE. BREATHING SMALL
AMOUNTS OF THIS MATERIAL DURING NORMAL HANDLING IS NOT LIKELY TO
CAUSE HARMFUL EFFECTS. BREATHING LARGE AMOUNTS MAY BE HARMFUL.
TARGET ORGAN EFFECTS-OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN
SUGGESTED AS A CAUSE OF THE FOLLOWING EFFECTS IN LAB ANIMALS, & MAY
AGGRAVATE PRE-EXISTING DISORDERS OF THESE ORGANS IN HUMANS: LIVER
ABNORMALITIES, TESTIS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CANCER INFORMATION: NO DATA.
Effects of Overexposure:SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL
THROUGH BREATHING, SWALLOWING, AND/OR PASSAGE OF THE MATERIAL
THROUGH THE SKIN MAY INCLUDE: STOMACH OR INTESTINAL UPSET (NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIARRHEA), IR RITATION (NOSE, THROAT, AIRWAYS).
EYE-SYMPTOMS INCLUDE STINGING, TEARING, & REDNESS. SKIN-SYMPTOMS
MAY INCLUDE REDNESS & BURNING OF SKIN. INHALATION- SYMPTOMS USUALLY
OCCUR AT AIR CONCENTRATIONS HIGHE R THAN THE RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE
LIMITS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE REP-EXISTING
DISORDERS OF ORGANS IN HUMANS: LIVER ABNORMALITIES, TESTIS DAMAGE,
KIDNEY DAMAGE.

First Aid:EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES GENTLY WITH WATER 15 MINS,
HOLDING EYELIDS APART. IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, IMMEDIATELY MOVE AWAY
FROM EXPOSURE INTO FRESH AIR BEFORE FLUSHING. SEEK IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL AID. SKIN -REMOVE SOILED CLOTHES. WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH
SOAP & WATER. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, SEEK MEDICAL AID.
SWALLOWING-SEEK MEDICAL AID. IF DROWSY OR UNCONSCIOUS, DO NOT GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH; PLACE ON LEFT SIDE, HEAD DOWN. IF CONSCIOUS &
ALERT, INDUCE VOMITING (GIVE SYRUP OF IPECAC/FINGER IN THROAT). DO
NOT LEAVE. INHALE-REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE & INTO FRESH AIR. SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL AID. IF NOT BREATHI NG, BEGIN CPR OR GIVE OXYGEN.

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:=91.7C, 197.F
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:N/D
Lower Limits:N/D
Upper Limits:N/D
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE USED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE BY
COOLING, AND DILUTING LIQUID WITH WATER. WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS WITH A FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE
PRESSURE DEMAND MODE WITH APPR OPRIATE TURN-OUT GEAR AND CHEMICAL
RESISTANT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY
TRAVEL ALONG THE GROUND OR BE MOVED BY VENTILATION AND IGNITED BY
HEAT, PILOT LIGHTS, OTHER FLAMES AND IGNITION SOURCES AT LOCATIONS
DISTANT FROM MATERIAL HANDLING POINT. NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING
TORCH ON OR NEAR DRUM (EVEN EMPTY). EVEN JUST RESIDUE CAN IGNITE
EXPLOSIVELY.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL-ABSORB LIQUID ON VERMICULITE,
FLOOR ABSORBENT, OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL & TRANSFER TO HOOD.
"SEE OTHER INFORMATION"

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINER RETAIN PRODUCT
RESIDUES, ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS GIVEN ON THIS MSDS MUST BE
OBSERVED. ALL 5-GAL PAILS & LARGER METAL C ONTAINERS, (TANK CARS &
TANK TRUCK), SHOULD BE GROUNDED & BONDED WHEN MATERIAL IS
TRANSFERRED.
Other Precautions:EMERGENCY EYEWASH FOUNTAIN & SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VINCINITY OF POTENTIAL EXPOSURE.
WARNING. SUDDEN RELEASE OF HOT ORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPORS OR MISTS
FROM PROCESS EQUIPMENT OPERATING AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE &
PRESSURE, OR SUDDEN INGRESS OF AIR INTO VACUUM EQUIPMENT, MAY RE
SULT IN IGNITIONS.

Respiratory Protection:IF OVEREXPOSURE HAS BEEN DETERMINED OR
DOCUMENTED, A NIOSH/MSHA JOINTLY APROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IS
ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. OSHA
REGULATIONS ALSO PERMIT OTHER NIOSH/ MSHA RESPIRATORS UNDER
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS. ENGINEERING OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS SHOULD
BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW LEVEL OF
OVEREXPOSURE FROM KNOWN ADVERSE EFFECTS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR RESISTANT -NITRILE RUBBER, TO PREVENT REPEATED
OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES IN COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA
REGULATIONS ARE ADVISED.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS BOOTS, CLOTHES TO PREVENT
PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. OSHA REGULATIONS ALSO PERMIT OTHER
TYPE SAFETY GLASSES. CONSULT YOUR SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NFPA RATING: HEALTH-1, FLAMMABILITY-2, REACTIVITY-0.

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:=192.2C, 378.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-85.C, -121.F
Vapor Pres:[email protected]
Vapor Density:4.150
Spec Gravity:1.021-1.025@68F
pH:N/D
VOC Grams/Liter:8.51
Viscosity:3.4 CPS
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.02 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:NEAT, PT-C0 COLOR 8, CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; MILD
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 WT

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH :STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM: CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:PRODUCT WILL NOT UNDERGO HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: COMPONENT: DIETHYLENE
GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER (111-77-3) OTHER LIMIT 30.000PPM - TWA
(SUPPLIER RECOMMENDATIONS). DEVELOPMENTAL INFORMATION: THIS
MATERIAL (OR ITS COMPONENTS) HAS BE EN SHOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS
IN LABORATORY ANIMAL STUDIES. THE RELEVANCE OF THESE FINDINGS TO
HUMANS IS UNCERTAIN. OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS: NO DATA.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NO DATA.

Transport Information:DOT INFORMATION - 49 CFR 172.101. DOT
DESCRIPTION: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, N.O.S., COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, NA193,
III. CONTAINER/MODE: 55 GAL DRUM/TRUCK PACKAGE. NOS COMPONENT:
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETH ER. RQ (REPORTABLE QUNTITY)-49 CFR
172.101: NOT APPLICABLE.

SARA Title III Information:SARA 302 COMPONENTS-40 CFR 355 APPENDIX A:
NONE. SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASS-40 CFR 370.2: DELAYED, FIRE.
SARA 313 COMPONENTS-40 CFR 372.65: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL
ETHER, 111-77-3, 100.00%.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
STATUS: TSCA (UNITED STATES) THE INTENTIONAL INGREDIENTS OF THIS
PRODUCT ARE LISTED. CERCLA RQ-40 CFR 302.4(A): NOT LISTED.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: NONE. NEW
JERSEY RTK LABEL INFORMATION AND PENNSYLVANIA RTK LABEL
INFORMATION: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER, 111-77-3.