DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
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NFPA 704
| Diamond | Hazard | Value | Description | |||||||||
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Health
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1 | Can cause significant irritation. | |||||||||
Flammability
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1 | Must be preheated before ignition can occur. | ||||||||||
Instability
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0 | Normally stable, even under fire conditions. | ||||||||||
Special
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(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
A colorless liquid. Denser than water. Contact may slightly irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be slightly toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals.
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Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Slightly soluble in water.
Fire Hazard
This chemical is combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health Hazard
Ingestion of large amounts may cause degeneration of kidney and liver and cause death. Liquid may cause slight skin irritation. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. It is also incompatible with strong bases. It can react with sulfuric acid and other dehydrating agents, nitric acid, oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, perchloric acid and strong acids. Mixtures with sodium hydroxide decompose exothermically when heated to 446°F. (NTP, 1992)
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbent listed below. More info about absorbents, including situations to watch out for...
- Cellulose-Based Absorbents
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Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
No information available.
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Full face mask with canister for short exposures to high vapor levels; rubber gloves; goggles. (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
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First Aid
EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
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boiling point, as well as explosive limits and
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
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Flash Point:
290°F
(NTP, 1992)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL):
1.6 %
(NTP, 1992)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL):
10.8 %
(NTP, 1992)
Autoignition Temperature:
444°F
(USCG, 1999)
Melting Point:
14°F
(NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure:
less than 0.01 mmHg
at 68°F
; 0.01 mmHg at 86°F
(NTP, 1992)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air):
3.66
(NTP, 1992)
- Heavier than air; will sink
Specific Gravity:
1.118
at 68°F
(USCG, 1999)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point:
473°F
at 760 mmHg
(NTP, 1992)
Molecular Weight:
106.12
(NTP, 1992)
Water Solubility:
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL
at 68°F
(NTP, 1992)
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
| Chemical | PAC-1 | PAC-2 | PAC-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethylene glycol (111-46-6) | 6.9 ppm | 140 ppm | 860 ppm | LEL = 16000 ppm |
(DOE, 2018)
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This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- BETA,BETA'-DIHYDROXYDIETHYL ETHER
- BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL) ETHER
- BIS(BETA-HYDROXYETHYL) ETHER
- BIS-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)ETHER
- BRECOLANE NDG
- CARBITOL
- DEACTIVATOR E
- DEACTIVATOR H
- DEG
- DICOL
- DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
- DIGENOS
- DIGLYCOL
- DIGOL
- 1,5-DIHYDROXY-3-OXAPENTANE
- DIHYDROXYDIETHYL ETHER
- 2,2'-DIHYDROXYETHYL ETHER
- DISSOLVANT APV
- ETHYLENE DIGLYCOL
- GLYCOL ETHER
- GLYCOL ETHYL ETHER
- 2-(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)ETHANOL
- 2-HYDROXYETHOXYETHANOL
- 2-HYDROXYETHYL ETHER
- 3-OXA-1, 5-PENTANEDIOL
- 3-OXA-1,5-PENTANEDIOL
- 3-OXAPENTAMETHYLENE-1,5-DIOL
- 3-OXAPENTANE-1,5-DIOL
- 2,2'-OXYBISETHANOL
- 2,2-OXYBISETHANOL
- 2,2'-OXYBIS[ETHANOL]
- 2,2'-OXYDIETHANOL
- 2,2'-OXYETHANOL
- TL4N
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