SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR DIETHYLENEGLYCOLDIMETHYLETHER

SAFETY DATA SHEET
DIETHYLENEGLYCOLDIMETHYLETHER Page 1
Substance key: SXR006577 Revision Date: 06/15/2021

Version : 3 - 3 / USA Date of printing :03/06/2022
SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Identification of the Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH

company: Frankfurt am Main, 65926
Telephone No.: +49 69 305 18000
Information of the substance/preparation:

Product Stewardship, +1-704-331-7710
Emergency tel. number: +1 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
Trade name: DIETHYLENEGLYCOLDIMETHYLETHER

Material number: 107633
CAS number: 111-96-6
Synonyms: Diglyme
Primary product use: Aprotic solvent

Process chemical (e.g. extraction agent).
Restrictions on use : Not recommended for use in any consumer product.

Chemical family: Diglycol dimethyl ether : 2,2'-dimethoxy diethyl ether : Di-(2-methoxy
ethyl)-ether, stabilized
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS classification in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200)
Flammable liquids : Category 3
Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B
GHS label elements

Hazard pictograms :
Signal word : Danger
Hazard statements : H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements :
Prevention:
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read
and understood.
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces.
No smoking.
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P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting
equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/
face protection.
Response:
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately
all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/
attention.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or
alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage:
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste
disposal plant.
Other hazards
No additional hazards are known except those derived from the labelling.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance / Mixture : Substance
Substance name : Diglycol dimethyl ether : 2,2'-dimethoxy diethyl ether : Di-(2-

methoxy ethyl)-ether, stabilized
CAS-No. : 111-96-6
Components
Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration (% w/w)
Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether 111-96-6 >= 90 - <= 100
Actual concentration is withheld as a trade secret
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

Move the victim to fresh air.
If inhaled : Move the victim to fresh air.

Give oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
Get immediate medical advice/ attention.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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In case of skin contact : Wash thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes. If skin
irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention immediately if irritation develops and
persists.
If swallowed : If ingested, induce vomiting by giving large quantities of water

and (a) stimulating back of throat with finger, or (b) giving
syrup of ipecac, 1 oz. Never give anything by mouth or induce
vomiting in an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention
immediately.
Most important symptoms : The possible symptoms known are those derived from the
and effects, both acute and labelling (see section 2).
delayed No additional symptoms are known.
Notes to physician : None known.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Foam

Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
Water spray jet
Cool containers/tanks with water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet

media
Specific hazards during : In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed:
firefighting Carbon monoxide (CO)
Burning produces noxious and toxic fumes.
Further information : In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-
approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive
pressure mode. Use any means suitable for extinguishing
surrounding fire. Water spray may be used to keep fire
exposed containers cool.
Special protective equipment : Self-contained breathing apparatus

for firefighters
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, : Ensure adequate ventilation.

protective equipment and Wear suitable protective equipment.
emergency procedures Keep away sources of ignition.
Wear proper protective equipment. Contain spill. Spills
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should be collected as a liquid or absorbed on suitable

absorbant and placed in proper containers for disposal. Do
not discharge into storm drains or the aquatic environment.
Environmental precautions : Do not allow to enter drains or waterways
Methods and materials for : Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel,
containment and cleaning up acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on protection against : Take precautionary measures against build-up of electrostatic

fire and explosion charges, e.g earthing during loading and off-loading
operations.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Vapours may spread long distances and ignite.
Advice on safe handling : Store in original containers. Keep container tightly closed
when not in use. Avoid contact with air or moisture. Keep
away from heat, sparks, flames, and other ignition sources.
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area separate from
oxidizers and acids. Use non-sparking tools. Always bond
and ground containers before transferring the product.
Observe all necessary precautions for handling flammable
liquids.
Conditions for safe storage : Keep only in original container.

Keep container tightly closed.
Further information on : Store in original container.

storage conditions Keep container closed.
hygroscopic
Materials to avoid : No conditions to be specially mentioned.
Further information on : no data available

storage stability
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Engineering measures : A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended

where employee exposures are at or above Occupational
Exposure Limits (OEL).
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Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection : General and local exhaust ventilation is recommended to
maintain vapor exposures below recommended limits. Where
concentrations are above recommended limits or are
unknown, appropriate respiratory protection should be worn.
Follow OSHA respirator regulations (29 CFR 1910.134) and
use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators. Protection provided
by air purifying respirators against exposure to any
hazardous chemical is limited. Use a positive pressure air
supplied respirator if there is any potential for uncontrolled
release, exposure levels are unknown, or any other
circumstance where air purifying respirators may not provide
adequate protection.
Hand protection
Remarks : Butyl Rubber, PVC Or Neoprene.
Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin and body protection : Wear protective clothing, including long sleeves and gloves,
to prevent skin contact.
Protective measures : Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

On no account inhale vapours
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Hygiene measures : Avoid inhalation, ingestion and contact with skin and eyes.
Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
After worktime and during work intervals the affected skin
areas must be thoroughly cleaned.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : Liquid
Colour : colourless
Odour : mild
Odour Threshold : not available
pH : neutral
Melting point : -91 °F / -68 °C

(1,013 hPa)
Boiling point : 322 °F / 161 °C

(1,013 hPa)
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Flash point : 124 °F / 51 °C

(1,013 hPa)
Evaporation rate : approx. 90

Method: DIN 53170
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not applicable
Self-ignition : not available
Burning number : Not applicable
Upper explosion limit / upper : 17.4 %(V)

flammability limit
Lower explosion limit / Lower : approx. 1.3 %(V)

flammability limit
Vapour pressure : 0.6 hPa (68 °F / 20 °C)

Method: OECD Test Guideline 104
GLP: yes
0.99 hPa (77 °F / 25 °C)

GLP: yes
7.7 hPa (122 °F / 50 °C)

GLP: yes
60 Pa (68 °F / 20 °C)
Relative vapour density : not available
Relative density : 940 (68 °F / 20 °C)

Density : 0.943 - 0.945 g/cm3 (68 °F / 20 °C)

Method: DIN 51757
Bulk density : Not applicable
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : miscible (68 °F / 20 °C)
Partition coefficient: n- : log Pow: -0.36 (77 °F / 25 °C)

octanol/water Method: OECD Test Guideline 107
Auto-ignition temperature : 374 °F / 190 °C (1,013 hPa)
Decomposition temperature : > 572 °F / > 300 °C

Can be distilled without decomposing, however, beware of
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possible peroxide content.
Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic : 1,089 mPa.s (68 °F / 20 °C)
Viscosity, kinematic : approx. 1.20 mm2/s
Flow time : not available
Explosive properties : Not explosive
Oxidizing properties : not available
Surface tension : 69.8 mN/m, 1,000 mg/l, 68 °F / 20 °C, OECD Test Guideline
115
Molecular weight : 134.18 g/mol
Minimum ignition energy : not available
Particle size : Not applicable
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

reactions No decomposition if used as directed.
Stable
Conditions to avoid : Acids, alkalis, strong oxidizing agents
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Incompatible materials : no data available
Hazardous decomposition : When handled and stored appropriately, no dangerous

products decomposition products are known
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure

Eye contact
Skin contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
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Acute toxicity
Product:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): 4,760 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC0 (Rat, male and female): 11 mg/l

Exposure time: 7 h
Test atmosphere: vapour
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rat, female): > 5,000 mg/kg

Components:
Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat, female): 4,760 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC0 (Rat, male and female): 11 mg/l

Exposure time: 7 h
Assessment: The substance or mixture has no acute
inhalation toxicity
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rat, female): > 5,000 mg/kg

Remarks: By analogy with a product of similar composition
Skin corrosion/irritation
Product:
Species: Rabbit
Assessment: non-irritant
Result: No skin irritation
Components:
Species: Rabbit
Method: Other
Result: No skin irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Product:
Species: rabbit eye
Result: No eye irritation
Assessment: non-irritant
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Components:
Species: Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
Method: Other
Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Product:
Test Type: Mouse local lymphnode assay
Species: Mouse
Assessment: non-sensitizing
Result: non-sensitizing
Components:
Species: Mouse
Result: Not a skin sensitizer.
Germ cell mutagenicity

Product:
Genotoxicity in vitro : Test Type: Ames test
Result: Negative with and without metabolic activation
Test Type: DNA damage and repair assay

Test system: Cultured peripheral human lymphocytes
Concentration: <= 19 mg/ml
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Result: Negative with and without metabolic activation
Genotoxicity in vivo : Test Type: Chromosome Aberration Test

Species: Rat (male and female)
Application Route: Inhalation
Dose: 250 / 1000 ppm
Result: negative
Germ cell mutagenicity - : Not mutagenic in Ames Test

Assessment
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Components:
Genotoxicity in vitro : Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Concentration: 0,005-50 μl/plate
Result: negative
Test Type: DNA damage and repair assay

Test system: human diploid fibroblasts
Concentration: up to 19 mg/mL
Result: negative
Genotoxicity in vivo : Species: Rat (male and female)

Application Route: inhalation (vapour)
Dose: 250, 1000 ppm
Result: negative
Germ cell mutagenicity - : In vitro tests did not show mutagenic effects, In vivo tests did
Assessment not show mutagenic effects
Carcinogenicity
Product:
Carcinogenicity - : Not applicable
Assessment
Components:
Carcinogenicity - : No information available.
Assessment
IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or

equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or

equal to 0.1% is on OSHA’s list of regulated carcinogens.
NTP No component of this product present at levels greater than or

equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen
by NTP.
Reproductive toxicity
Product:
Reproductive toxicity - : Indications of toxic effects are available from reproduction
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Assessment studies in animals.
Reproductively Active
Components:
Effects on fertility : Species: Rat, male
Application Route: Oral
General Toxicity - Parent: NOAEL: 175.1 mg/kg body weight
Method: Other
Effects on foetal : Test Type: Pre-natal

development Species: Rabbit
Strain: NZW
General Toxicity Maternal: NOAEL: 50 mg/kg body weight
Developmental Toxicity: NOAEL: 25 mg/kg body weight
Target Organs: Testes
Reproductive toxicity - : Clear evidence of adverse effects on sexual function and

Assessment fertility, and/or on development, based on animal experiments
STOT - single exposure

Components:
Remarks: no data available
STOT - repeated exposure

Components:
Remarks: no data available
Repeated dose toxicity

Product:
Species: , male
NOAEL: 200 mg/kg
Application Route: Drinking water
Exposure time: 2 weeks
Species: Rat, male and female

NOAEL: < 750 mg/kg
Application Route: Drinking water
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Species: Rat, male

NOAEL: 110 mg/kg
Exposure time: 14 days
Components:
NOAEL: 200 mg/kg bw/day
Method: Other

NOAEL: 603,9 mg/m³
Aspiration toxicity
Product:
no data available
Components:
no data available
Experience with human exposure

Product:
General Information : The possible symptoms known are those derived from the
labelling (see section 2).
Further information
Product:
Remarks: May cause birth defects.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Product:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Danio rerio (zebra fish)): > 5,000 mg/l
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Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 943 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Method: OECD Test Guideline 202
Toxicity to algae/aquatic : EC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (microalgae)): >

plants 10,000 mg/l
End point: Growth rate
Exposure time: 72 h
NOEC (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (microalgae)): 5,000

mg/l
End point: Growth rate
Exposure time: 72 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other : NOEC (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 320 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates End point: Reproduction rate
(Chronic toxicity) Exposure time: 21 d
GLP: yes
Toxicity to microorganisms : EC20 (activated sludge): 1,067 mg/l

Exposure time: 3 h
Components:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Danio rerio (zebra fish)): > 5,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Test Type: static test
Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 943 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Test Type: semi-static test
Toxicity to algae/aquatic : EC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (algae)): > 10,000 mg/l

plants End point: Growth rate
Exposure time: 72 h
Toxicity to fish (Chronic : Remarks: no data available

toxicity)
Toxicity to daphnia and other : NOEC (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 320 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates End point: Reproduction rate
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(Chronic toxicity) Exposure time: 21 d

Test Type: semi-static test
Toxicity to microorganisms : EC20 (activated sludge): 1,067 mg/l

Exposure time: 3 h
Persistence and degradability

Product:
Biodegradability : Inoculum: activated sludge, non-adapted
Biodegradation: 99 %
Exposure time: 36 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 302B
Components:
Biodegradability : Zahn-Wellens Test
Inoculum: activated sludge, non-adapted
DOC decrease
Result: Inherently biodegradable.
Biodegradation: 99 %
Exposure time: 36 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 302B
Photodegradation : Test Type: water

Sensitiser: OH
Concentration: 500,000 1/cm3
Degradation (indirect photolysis): 50 %
Method: calculated
Bioaccumulative potential
Product:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: Low potential for bioaccumulation (log Pow < 3).
Components:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: Due to the distribution coefficient n-octanol/water,
accumulation in organisms is not expected.
Mobility in soil
Product:
Distribution among : Remarks: Not expected to adsorb on soil.
environmental compartments
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Components:
Distribution among : Koc: 2.8
environmental compartments Method: calculated
Other adverse effects

Product:
Results of PBT and vPvB : After consideration of all available toxicity and ecotoxicity data
assessment it is concluded that the substance does not fulfil the PBT or
vPvB criteria.
Additional ecological : no data available

information
Components:
Results of PBT and vPvB : The substance is not identified as a PBT or as a vPvB
assessment substance.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods
RCRA - Resource : Yes -- If it becomes a waste as sold.
Conservation and Recovery
Authorization Act
Waste Code : D001
Waste from residues : Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a

permit delivered by the competent authorities.
Contaminated packaging : Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as

product waste
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Regulation:
UN/NA-number: UN 3271
Proper shipping name: Ethers, n.o.s.
Primary hazard class: 3

Packing group: III
Emergency Response 127
Guide:
IATA
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UN/ID number: UN 3271

Hazard inducer(s): DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER
Primary risk: 3
Packing group: III
Remarks: Shipment permitted
IMDG
UN no.: UN 3271
Hazard inducer(s): DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER
Primary risk: 3
Packing group: III
EmS: F-E S-D
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA Reportable Quantity

A characteristic waste RQ of 100 lbs applies to this product in a waste form: D001
CERCLA Reportable Quantity
This material does not contain any components with a CERCLA RQ.
SARA 304 Extremely Hazardous Substances Reportable Quantity
This material does not contain any components with a section 304 EHS RQ.
SARA 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances Threshold Planning Quantity
This material does not contain any components with a section 302 EHS TPQ.
SARA 311/312 Hazards : Flammable (gases, aerosols, liquids, or solids)
Reproductive toxicity
SARA 313 : The following components are subject to reporting levels

established by SARA Title III, Section 313:
Diethylene glycol 111-96-6 >= 90 - <= 100 %

dimethyl ether
Clean Water Act

This product does not contain any Hazardous Substances listed under the U.S. CleanWater Act,
Section 311, Table 116.4A.
This product does not contain any Hazardous Chemicals listed under the U.S. CleanWater Act,
Section 311, Table 117.3.
This product does not contain any toxic pollutants listed under the U.S. Clean Water Act Section
307
This product does not contain any priority pollutants related to the U.S. Clean Water Act
The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:
TSCA : On TSCA Inventory, This product is subject to a Significant
New Use Rule (SNUR) under TSCA. The SNUR prohibits the
use of this product in a consumer end use unless specifically
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exempted in the SNUR. Also, the product is subject to the

export notification provision of TSCA Section 12(b). For details
on the SNUR, see 40 CFR 721.10229 or contact Clariant
Product Stewardship for information., All components are
compliant with the TSCA Inventory Notification (Active) rule.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
NFPA 704:
Flammability
2
Health Instability
0 0
Special hazard
Full text of other abbreviations
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals; ASTM - American Society for the Testing of
Materials; bw - Body weight; CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act; CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN -
Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation; DOT - Department of Transportation; DSL -
Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECx - Concentration associated with x% response; EHS -
Extremely Hazardous Substance; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS -
Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx -
Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; ERG - Emergency Response Guide;
GHS - Globally Harmonized System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; HMIS - Hazardous
Materials Identification System; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA -
International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory
concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of Existing
Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO -
International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO -
International Organisation for Standardization; KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50
- Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test
population (Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships; MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration; n.o.s. - Not Otherwise
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Specified; NFPA - National Fire Protection Association; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect
Concentration; NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect
Loading Rate; NTP - National Toxicology Program; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals;
OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical
Safety and Pollution Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS
- Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure
Activity Relationship; RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; REACH - Regulation
(EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration,
Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals; RQ - Reportable Quantity; SADT - Self-
Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act; SDS - Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TECI - Thailand
Existing Chemicals Inventory; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN - United
Nations; UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods;
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
Observe national and local legal requirements

Observe all necessary precautions for handling flammable substances. Keep away from sources
of heat and ignition. Smoking should be prohibited where material is being handled. Electrical
grounding of equipment is required.
For additional information, contact Product Stewardship.
Revision Date : 06/15/2021
This information corresponds to the present state of our knowledge and is intended as a general
description of our products and their possible applications. Clariant makes no warranties, express
or implied, as to the information’s accuracy, adequacy, sufficiency or freedom from defect and
assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. Any user of this product is
responsible for determining the suitability of Clariant's products for its particular application. NO
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS MADE OF THE MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE OF ANY PRODUCT OR
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Conditions of Sale, which control unless it agrees otherwise in writing. Any existing
intellectual/industrial property rights must be observed. Due to possible changes in our products
and applicable national and international regulations and laws, the status of our products could
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Substance key: SXR006577 Revision Date: 06/15/2021

Identification of the Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH

Information of the substance/preparation:

Trade name: DIETHYLENEGLYCOLDIMETHYLETHER

Primary product use: Aprotic solvent

Restrictions on use : Not recommended for use in any consumer product.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B

GHS label elements

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

Substance key: SXR006577 Revision Date: 06/15/2021

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance / Mixture : Substance

Substance name : Diglycol dimethyl ether : 2,2'-dimethoxy diethyl ether : Di-(2-

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice : Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

If inhaled : Move the victim to fresh air.

Substance key: SXR006577 Revision Date: 06/15/2021

If swallowed : If ingested, induce vomiting by giving large quantities of water

Notes to physician : None known.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam

Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet

Burning produces noxious and toxic fumes.

Special protective equipment : Self-contained breathing apparatus

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, : Ensure adequate ventilation.

Substance key: SXR006577 Revision Date: 06/15/2021

should be collected as a liquid or absorbed on suitable

Environmental precautions : Do not allow to enter drains or waterways

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Advice on protection against : Take precautionary measures against build-up of electrostatic

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Vapours may spread long distances and ignite.

Conditions for safe storage : Keep only in original container.

Further information on : Store in original container.

Materials to avoid : No conditions to be specially mentioned.

Further information on : no data available

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Engineering measures : A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended

Substance key: SXR006577 Revision Date: 06/15/2021

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields

Protective measures : Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Odour Threshold : not available

Melting point : -91 °F / -68 °C

Boiling point : 322 °F / 161 °C

Substance key: SXR006577 Revision Date: 06/15/2021

Flash point : 124 °F / 51 °C

Evaporation rate : approx. 90

Flammability (solid, gas) : Not applicable

Self-ignition : not available

Burning number : Not applicable

Upper explosion limit / upper : 17.4 %(V)

Lower explosion limit / Lower : approx. 1.3 %(V)

Vapour pressure : 0.6 hPa (68 °F / 20 °C)

0.99 hPa (77 °F / 25 °C)

7.7 hPa (122 °F / 50 °C)