Product Name: Diethylene Glycol Methyl Ether
Synonyms: 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol, DEGME, Methyl Carbitol, Methoxydiglycol
CAS Number: 111-77-3
Manufacturer: [Insert company details]
Recommended Use: Solvent in inks, dyes, cleaners, paints, and coatings
Emergency Contact: [Insert emergency phone number]
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity (oral) Category 4, Eye Irritation Category 2A
Label Elements: Pictograms for health hazard and exclamation mark
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors, wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Other Hazards: Exposure can lead to nausea, headache, and kidney effects—prolonged or repeated contact dries out and roughens skin
Chemical Name: Diethylene Glycol Methyl Ether
Concentration: ≥99%
Impurities: Trace amounts of ethylene glycol derivatives
Molecular Formula: C5H12O3
Molecular Weight: 120.15 g/mol
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical advice for continued discomfort
Skin Contact: Wash immediately with plenty of water and soap, remove contaminated clothing, consult a physician for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse carefully with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, seek medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, obtain medical assistance
Symptoms: Drowsiness, dizziness, abdominal pain, vomiting, eye and skin irritation, in severe cases, CNS effects
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, CO2
Specific Hazards: May form toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide on combustion
Firefighting Instructions: Use self-contained breathing apparatus, keep containers cool with water spray, avoid inhalation of combustion products
Explosion Data: Vapors can form explosive mixtures with air above 102°C (flash point)
Protective Equipment: Wear full protective gear, approach upwind of fire
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, ventilate space, avoid breathing vapors, use appropriate PPE
Spill Response: Contain and absorb with inert material like sand or earth, collect into labeled containers for disposal
Environmental Precautions: Prevent runoff into drains, sewers, and waterways, notify authorities if significant quantities enter the environment
Cleaning Methods: Wash residual area with water and detergent, do not use combustible materials to absorb the product
Safe Handling: Wear protective gloves and goggles, keep away from heat and sparks, avoid skin and eye contact, wash hands after use
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed original containers in a cool, well-ventilated area, keep away from food, acids, oxidizing agents
Special Precautions: Use explosion-proof equipment, ground all containers and transfer vessels, keep out of reach of children and unauthorized personnel
Occupational Exposure Limits: ACGIH TLV 10 ppm TWA; OSHA PEL 25 ppm TWA
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust, mechanical ventilation, eye wash stations, emergency showers
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), splash-proof goggles, lab coat or apron, respiratory protection for inadequate ventilation
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink or smoke during use, change contaminated clothing, wash hands before breaks and after work
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Faint mild ether-like aroma
pH: Neutral (6.5 - 7.5)
Melting Point: -68°C
Boiling Point: 193°C
Flash Point: 102°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Slower than ethyl ether
Vapor Pressure: 0.2 mmHg at 25°C
Relative Density: 1.02 g/cm³
Solubility: Miscible with water, alcohols, glycols
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): -0.36
Auto-ignition Temperature: 210°C
Decomposition Temperature: >200°C
Viscosity: Approx. 5 mPa·s at 25°C
Chemical Stability: Remains stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizers, acids, alkali metals
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, occasional formation of aldehydes under incomplete combustion
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not polymerize under normal conditions
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 rat 5,660 mg/kg; inhalation LC50 not readily available—likely low toxicity
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Prolonged or repeated contact causes dryness or cracking
Eye Damage/Irritation: Produces eye irritation with redness and pain
Respiratory Sensitization: Not a known sensitizer
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or massive exposure linked to kidney, liver, or central nervous system effects
Carcinogenicity: Not recognized as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: High-level exposure in lab animals associated with adverse developmental effects—no clear evidence in humans at typical exposure levels
Mutagenicity: Not expected to be mutagenic based on available data
Ecotoxicity: LC50 (fish, 96hr): >1,000 mg/L—low concern in aquatic environments
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable, breaks down in soil and water
Bioaccumulation: Log Kow -0.36 indicates low potential to bioaccumulate
Soil Mobility: Dissolves and disperses easily in water, migrates quickly in moist soils
Other Adverse Effects: Does not deplete the ozone layer or display characteristics of persistent organic pollutants
Waste Treatment Methods: Incinerate or dispose of at approved waste facility in accordance with regional regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers fully, rinse with water, recycle or dispose as hazardous waste
Environmental Cautions: Avoid uncontrolled release to environment, do not flush into public sewers or water systems
UN Number: Not regulated (non-hazardous) for road, air, and sea shipment under most guidelines
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as a dangerous good
Transport Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Special Precautions: Secure tightly closed in transit, keep upright, isolate from strong acids, bases, and oxidizers during shipment
US TSCA Inventory: Listed
EU REACH Status: Registered and compliant
SARA 313: Not listed
California Proposition 65: Not listed
WHMIS Classification: D2B (skin/eye irritant) in Canada
Other Relevant Laws: Follows OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, included in ACGIH TLVs, subject to all federal and regional workplace safety guidelines
