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Chemical Datasheet
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL N-HEXYL ETHER |
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Chemical Identifiers
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DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
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| NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
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- DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER
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NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Water-white liquid. (USCG, 1999)
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
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
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Exposure can cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Ethers, such as DIETHYLENE GLYCOL N-HEXYL 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
No information available.
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water.
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide. (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Full impervious protective clothing, including boots and gloves. Where splashing is possible wear full face shield or chemical safety goggles. Use approved respirator to protect against vapors. (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
Get medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
EYES: Flush with water for at least 15 min., lifting lids occasionally.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
Flash Point:
285°F
(USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
-27.4°F
(USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
0.9346
at 68°F
(USCG, 1999)
- Less dense than water; will float
Boiling Point:
498.4°F
at 760 mmHg
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight:
190.32
(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 |
| Diethylene glycol hexyl ether; (n-Hexyl carbitol) (112-59-4)
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3.7 mg/m3 |
41 mg/m3 |
480 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2018)
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
No regulatory information available.
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.
Alternate Chemical Names
- DIETHYLENE GLYCOL N-HEXYL ETHER
- HEXYL CARBITOL