DIGLYCIDYL ETHER (DGE)†
| CAS # | 2238-07-5 |
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| Formula |
C₆H₁₀O₃ |
| Synonyms |
diallyl ether dioxide; DGE; di(2,3-epoxypropyl) ether; 2-epoxypropyl ether; bis(2,3-epoxypropyl) ether |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a strong, irritating odor. | ||
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| Boiling point | 500°F | Molecular weight | 130.2 |
| Freezing point/melting point | Vapor pressure | 0.09 mmHg at 77°F | |
| Flash point | 147°F | Vapor density | 3.78 |
| Specific gravity | 1.12 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
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| Sampling time* | |||
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | |||
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | |||
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
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| Notes | Industrial hygienists have been concerned about the presence of diglycidyl ether during the manufacture of the epoxy resin called diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol A. Diglycidyl ether is not present in this process. The starting compounds are epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A. |
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| Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
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| Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA | REL-TWA |
0.1 ppm (0.5 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
0.01 ppm [2006] |
PEL-TWA |
0.1 ppm (0.5 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C |
0.5 ppm (2.8 mg/m³) |
REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | |||
| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): See Appendix A |
Notes: | Notes: | ||||
| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
10 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A4 |
Notes:
Ca |
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| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Diglycidyl ether NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Diglycidyl ether Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/28/2020