Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether

Other Names

Not available

Product Number(s)

15310-01, 15310-01-custom, 15310-06, EMS15310-01, EMS15310-06

CAS Number

111-80-5

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Flammable liquid and vapour.
• Harmful if swallowed.
• Toxic if inhaled.
• May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Ingestion

Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.

Eyes

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

No information provided.

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Call for a doctor immediately.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
• In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

Other Information

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

• Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
• Dilute with plenty of water.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Environmental precautions

• Dilute with plenty of water.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Store protective clothing separately.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Protective clothing.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless, oily

Odour

Ether-like

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

5hPa

Density

0.931g/cm³

Boiling Point

135.1°C

Melting Point

-70°C

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

43°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 1.7 Vol%
• Upper: 15.6 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

235°C

Formula

HOCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₃

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• Oral LD50 3000 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 3300 mg/kg (rabbit)
• Inhalative LC50/4 h 2000 mg/l (rat)

Eye contact

No irritating effect.

Skin contact

No irritant effect.

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

Repr. 1B

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water.
• Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
• Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN1171

Proper shipping name

1171 ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

Transport hazard class

Class 3 Flammable liquids

Packing group

III

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Flammable liquids.
• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 30
• EMS Number: F-E
• Stowage Category: A

Additional information

• Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000mL
• Transport category: 3
• Tunnel restriction code: D/E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

S7

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

29 March 2023

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.