NAME: Diglycidyl Ether
SYNONYM(s): di(Epoxypropyl)ether; bis(2,3-Epoxypropyl)-ether; 2-Epoxypropyl ether; Diallyl ether dioxide; DGE
IMIS: 0923
CAS: 2238-07-5
NIOSH: RTECS KN2350000; 34857
DESCRIPTION:
Colorless liquid with a strong, irritant odor.
MW: 130
BP: 500 F VP(77 F): 0.09 mm
INCOM: Strong oxidizers
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 0.5 ppm, 2.8 mg/m3 Ceiling
OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 0.5 ppm, 2.8 mg/m3 Ceiling
ACGIH TLV: 0.1 ppm, 0.53 mg/m3 TWA; Appendix A4 (Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen)
NIOSH REL: 0.1 ppm TWA, Potential Carcinogen
Health Factors
SYMPTOM(s): Eye, respiratory system irritation; skin burns (carcinogenic) In animals: hematopoietic system, lung, liver, kidney damage
HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritation-Eyes, Nose, Throat, Lungs, Skin---Marked (HE14) Cumulative systemic toxicity (HE3); Mutagen (HE2)
ORGAN: Skin, eyes, respiratory system
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
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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