DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER

Diamond	Hazard	Value	Description
2 2 0	Health	2	Can cause temporary incapacitation or residual injury.
	Flammability	2	Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur.
	Instability	0	Normally stable, even under fire conditions.
	Special

Colorless liquid with a weak odor. (USCG, 1999)

• Peroxidizable Compound

Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously [Bretherick, 1979 p.151-154, 164]. Miscible with water.

Combustible. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. (USCG, 1999)

CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. LIQUID: Irritating to skin and eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush affected areas with plenty of water. IF IN EYES, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause irritation. (USCG, 1999)

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. May generate flammable and/or toxic gases with alkali metals, nitrides, and other strong reducing agents. May initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

• Alcohols and Polyols
• Ethers

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbent listed below.

• Cellulose-Based Absorbents

No information available.

Extinguish with dry chemical, alcohol foam, or CO2. Cool exposed containers with water. (USCG, 1999)

Stop discharge if possible. Call fire department. Avoid contact with liquid. Isolate and remove discharged material. Notify local health and pollution control agencies. Evacuate areas. Should be removed. Chemical and physical treatment. Effect of low concentrations on aquatic life is unknown. May be dangerous if it enters water intakes. Notify local health and wildlife officials. Notify operators of nearby water intakes. (USCG, 1999)

Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Dipropylene glycol methyl ether:

Skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for personal protective equipment for the body.

Eyes: No recommendation is made specifying the need for eye protection.

Wash skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for washing the substance from the skin (either immediately or at the end of the work shift).

Remove: No recommendation is made specifying the need for removing clothing that becomes wet or contaminated.

Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the workshift. (NIOSH, 2024)

No information available.

Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Dipropylene glycol methyl ether:

Eye: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin: WATER WASH PROMPTLY - If this chemical contacts the skin, promptly wash the contaminated skin with water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, promptly remove the clothing and wash the skin with water. If irritation persists after washing, get medical attention.

Breathing: RESPIRATORY SUPPORT - If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible.

Swallow: MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 2024)

• ARCOSOLV
• DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER
• DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
• DOWANOL DPM
• DOWANOL-50B
• DOWANOL® 50B
• UCAR SOLVENT 2LM