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Diglycidyl ether

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Synonyms & Trade Names
DGE, Diallyl ether dioxide, Di(2,3-epoxypropyl) ether, 2-Epoxypropyl ether, bis(2,3-Epoxypropyl) ether
CAS No.
2238-07-5
RTECS No.
KN2350000
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
C₆H₁₀O₃
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) See Appendix G
Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a strong, irritating odor.
Molecular Weight
130.2
Boiling Point
500°F
Freezing Point
?
Solubility
?
Vapor Pressure
(77°F): 0.09 mmHg
Ionization Potential
?
Specific Gravity
1.12
Flash Point
147°F
Upper Explosive Limit
?
Lower Explosive Limit
?
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   ICSC CARD: 0145
Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health