Dichloroethyl ether
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CAS
111-44-4
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(ClCH2CH2)2O
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RTECS
KN0875000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
bis(2-Chloroethyl)ether; 2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl ether; 2,2'-Dichloroethyl ether
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DOT ID & Guide
1916 / 152
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3) ST 10 ppm (60 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix A
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 15 ppm (90 mg/m3) [skin]
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IDLH
Ca [100 ppm]
See: 111444
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Conversion
1 ppm = 5.85 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a chlorinated solvent-like odor.
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MW: 143.0
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BP: 352°F
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FRZ: -58°F
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Sol: 1%
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VP: 0.7 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 1.22
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Fl.P: 131°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: 2.7%
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Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers [Note: Decomposes in presence of moisture to form hydrochloric acid.]
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1004; OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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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
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation nose, throat, respiratory system; lacrimation (discharge of tears); cough; nausea, vomiting; in animals: pulmonary edema; liver damage; [potential occupational carcinogen]
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Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, liver
Cancer Site
[in animals: liver tumors]
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See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0417
See MEDICAL TESTS: 0075
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