Diglycidyl ether |
Synonyms & Trade Names Diallyl ether dioxide; DGE; Di(2,3-epoxypropyl) ether; 2-Epoxypropyl ether; bis(2,3-Epoxypropyl) ether |
CAS No. 2238-07-5 |
RTECS No. KN2350000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaC6H10O3 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 5.33 mg/m3 |
IDLH Ca [10 ppm]
See: 2238075 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.1 ppm (0.5 mg/m3) See Appendix A
OSHA PEL†: C 0.5 ppm (2.8 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a strong, irritating odor. |
MW: 130.2 |
BP: 500°F |
FRZ: ? |
Sol: ? |
VP(77°F): 0.09 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 1.12 |
Fl.P: 147°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; skin burns; in animals: hematopoietic system, lung, liver, kidney damage; reproductive effects; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, reproductive system |
Cancer Site[in animals: skin tumors] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0145
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