Chemical Datasheet
TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER |
Chemical Identifiers
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CAS Number | UN/NA Number | DOT Hazard Label | USCG CHRIS Code |
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NFPA 704
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1 | Can cause significant irritation. | |||||||||
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1 | Must be preheated before ignition can occur. | ||||||||||
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0 | Normally stable, even under fire conditions. | ||||||||||
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(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
Colorless odorless liquid. (USCG, 1999)
Hazards
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Reactivity Alerts
- Peroxidizable Compound
Air & Water Reactions
Ethers tend to form unstable peroxides when exposed to oxygen. Ethyl, isobutyl, ethyl tert-butyl, and ethyl tert-pentyl ether are particularly hazardous in this respect. Ether peroxides can sometimes be observed as clear crystals deposited on containers or along the surface of the liquid.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
No appreciable hazard in ordinary handling or use. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Ethers, such as TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER, can act as bases. They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids. The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example. Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbent listed below. More info about absorbents, including situations to watch out for...
- Cellulose-Based Absorbents
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Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water or foam may cause frothing.
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol foam. (USCG, 1999)
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol foam. (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Chemical safety goggles and adequate protective clothing. (USCG, 1999)
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First Aid
Wash affected parts with water. (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Chemical Formula: |
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Flash Point:
greater than 230°F
(USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
1.026
(USCG, 1999)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight:
164.23
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical | PAC-1 | PAC-2 | PAC-3 |
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Triethylene glycol monomethyl ether (112-35-6) | 34 mg/m3 | 370 mg/m3 | 2200 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2024)
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No regulatory information available.Alternate Chemical Names
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including trade names and synonyms.
- TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER
- TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
- TRIGLYCOL METHYL ETHER