DI ETHYLENE GLYCOL LR Digol

2.1. Substance: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL FOR SYNTHESIS

CAS No : 111-46-6

Substance.

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the

product.

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

Acute toxicity (oral), H302

Category 4

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

No additional information available

3.2. Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Extra labelling to

displayExtra classification(s) to display

Symbol(s) : Xi : Irritation

Xn: Harmful

R Phrase(s) : R19: May form explosive peroxides.

R20/22: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

S Phrase(s) : S24/25 : Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hazard pictograms

Signal word : Warning

Hazard statements: H302 - Harmful if swallowed

3.3. Other hazards

No additional information available 

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4.1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for

breathing. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary. If you feel unwell, seek

medical advice.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation

occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after eye contact : Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.

Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If eye irritation

persists: Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or

doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically. 

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon

dioxide (CO2).

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Explosion hazard : May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. Heat may build

pressure, rupturing closed containers, spreading fire and increasing risk of burns and

injuries. May form explosive peroxides.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Firefighting instructions : DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. Evacuate

area.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

General measures : No naked lights. No smoking. Use special care to avoid static electric

charges.

Remove ignition sources.

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

No additional information available

6.1.2. For emergency responders

No additional information available

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable

containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as

soon as possible.

6.4. Reference to other sections

No additional information available

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Odour threshold : No data available

pH : 5 - 8 at 500 g/l at 20 °C

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : 37.5

Melting point : -10 °C

Freezing point : No data available

Boiling point : 123 °C

Flash point : 123 °C

Auto-ignition temperature : 229 °C

Decomposition temperature : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available

Vapour pressure : 0.04 hPa at 20 °C

Relative vapour density at 20 °C : 3.66

Relative density : No data available

Density : 1.118 g/cm³

Solubility : Water: Infinitely soluble

Log Pow : No data available

Viscosity, kinematic : No data available

Viscosity, dynamic : No data available

Explosive properties : No data available

Oxidising properties : No data available

Explosive limits : 0.02 - 0.123 vol %

9.2. Other information

No additional information available

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity : Oral: Harmful if swallowed.

Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified

pH: 5 - 8 at 500 g/l at 20 °C

Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified

pH: 5 - 8 at 500 g/l at 20 °C

Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified

Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified

Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Reproductive toxicity : Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified

Aspiration hazard : Not classified

Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : Harmful if swallowed.

12.1. Toxicity

No additional information available

12.2. Persistence and degradability

No additional information available

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

No additional information available

12.4. Mobility in soil

No additional information available

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

No additional information available

12.6. Other adverse effects

No additional information available. 

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to ...

Additional information : Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

15.1.1. EU-Regulations

No REACH Annex XVII restrictions

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL is not on the REACH Candidate List

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL is not on the REACH Annex XIV List

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany

AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, slightly hazardous to

water (Classification according to VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 79)

12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal

Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous

Incident Ordinance)

Denmark

Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not

allowed to use the product

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No additional information available 

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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