Diglycidyl ether
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CAS
2238-07-5
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C6H10O3
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RTECS
KN2350000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Diallyl ether dioxide; DGE; Di(2,3-epoxypropyl) ether; 2-Epoxypropyl ether; bis(2,3-Epoxypropyl) ether
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.1 ppm (0.5 mg/m3) See Appendix A
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OSHA PEL†: C 0.5 ppm (2.8 mg/m3)
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IDLH
Ca [10 ppm]
See: 2238075
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Conversion
1 ppm = 5.33 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a strong, irritating odor.
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MW: 130.2
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BP: 500°F
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FRZ: ?
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Sol: ?
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VP(77°F): 0.09 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 1.12
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Fl.P: 147°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers
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Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
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 eyes, skin, respiratory system; skin burns; in animals: hematopoietic system, lung, liver, kidney damage; reproductive effects; [potential occupational carcinogen]
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, reproductive system
Cancer Site
[in animals: skin tumors]
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0145 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0078
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