| Agent Name |
Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether |
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| Alternative Name |
Diglyme |
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| CAS Number |
111-96-6 |
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| Formula |
C6-H14-O3 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
(2-Methoxyethyl) ether; 1,1'-Oxybis(2-methoxyethane); 2,5,8-Trioxanonane; 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)-1-methoxyethane; Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether; Bis(2-methoxyethyl)ether; Di(2-Methoxyethyl) ether; Diethyl glycol dimethyl ether; Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether; Diglycol methyl ether; Diglyme; Dimethyl carbitol; Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis(2-methoxy-; Ethanol, 2,2'-oxybis-, dimethyl ether; Ether, bis(2-methoxyethyl); Glyme 2; Methyldiglyme; Poly-Solv; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Glycol Ethers |
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| Description |
Clear liquid with a pleasant odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent and chemical intermediate; [Merck Index, 3165] |
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| Comments |
Toxic after ingestion; [CAMEO] A reproductive toxin in experimental animals; [HSDB] A possible human reproductive toxin based on animal testing; A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] Classified as a "Glycol ether." [SOLV-DB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| MAK |
5 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
2.96 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point equals 153 to 158 degrees F; boiling point equals 321 to 324 degrees F; [CAMEO] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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| Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER
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