DI METHYL DIGOL FOR SYNTHESIS 99%

2.1. Substance: DIMETHYL DIGOL FOR SYNTHESIS

CAS No : 111-96-6

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]

Flammable liquids, H226

Category 3

Reproductive toxicity, H360FD

Category 1B

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) : T : Very toxic

Highly flammable

Explosive

R Phrase(s) : R10: Flammable.

R19: May form explosive peroxides.

R60: May impair fertility.

R61: May cause harm to unborn child.

S Phrase(s) : S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice

immediately (show the label where possible).

S53: Avoid exposure – obtain special instruction before use.

Hazard pictograms

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements: H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour

H360FD - May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P201 - Obtain special instructions before use

P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention

EUH phrases : EUH019 - May form explosive peroxides

3.3. Other hazards

This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex

XIII 

4.1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures general : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after inhalation : Assure fresh air breathing. If breathing is difficult,

remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed

skin area with mild soap and water, followed by warm water rinse. Wash with plenty of

soap and water. Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical

advice/attention.First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.

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

Symptoms/injuries : May damage the unborn child. May damage fertility.

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

No additional information available

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.

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

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Fire hazard : Flammable liquid and vapour.

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 : Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric

charges. No naked lights. No smoking.

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment as required.

Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.

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.

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 : No data available

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : 0.36

Melting point : -64 °C

Freezing point : No data available

Boiling point : 162 °C

Flash point : 55 °C

Auto-ignition temperature : No data available

Decomposition temperature : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : Flammable

Flammable liquid and vapour

Vapour pressure : 3 mm Hg at 25° C

Relative vapour density at 20 °C : 4.62

Relative density : No data available

Density : 0.937 g/cm³

Solubility : Water: Soluble

Log Pow : No data available

Viscosity, kinematic : No data available

Viscosity, dynamic : 1.14 mPa.s 20° C

Explosive properties : May form explosive peroxides.

Oxidising properties : No data available

Explosive limits : 0.05 - 0.174 vol %

9.2. Other information

No additional information available

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity : Not classified

Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified

Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified

Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified

Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified

Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Reproductive toxicity : May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified

Aspiration hazard : Not classified

Viscosity, kinematic 1.21664888 mm²/s

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

This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex

XIII

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 : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are

flammable. 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

Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether is on the REACH Candidate List

Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (diglyme) is on the REACH Annex XIV List:

Authorisation number Sunset date REACH authorization exemptions

22/08/2017

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany

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

(KBwS-Beschluss; WGK No 1258)

12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal

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

Incident Ordinance)

Denmark

Class for fire hazard : Class II-1

Store unit : 5 liter

Classification remarks : R10 ; Emergency management guidelines for

the storage of flammable liquids must be followed

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

allowed to use the product

Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct

contact with the product

The requirements from the Danish Working Environment Authorities regarding work

with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal

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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