DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER (CARBITOL)
| CAS # | 111-90-0 |
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| Formula |
C₆H₁₄O₃ |
| Synonyms |
Carbitol; Carbitol Cellosolve; DEGEE; Poly-Solv; Solvosol; 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)-ethanol |
| Physical description | A colorless, slightly viscous liquid with a mildly sweet odor. | ||
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| Boiling point | 396°F | Molecular weight | 134.18 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -108°F | Vapor pressure | 0.13 mmHg |
| Flash point | 205°F | Vapor density | 4.62 |
| Specific gravity | 0.99 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 1.2% at 275°F | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 23.5% at 360°F |
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 2 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
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| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | D615 | ||
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| Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] | ||
| Sampling time* | |||
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 10 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.2 L/min |
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| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | ||
| Method reference | OSHA PV2013 (partially validated) | ||
| Notes | |||
| 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.
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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 | TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA | ||||
| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
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Notes:
Not established |
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Not established |
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Not established |
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Not established |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: | Notes: | ||||||
| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/28/2020