S a f e t y D a t a S h e e t

According to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company or firm

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation

Name:

Diethylene Glycol

1.2 Synonym:

2,2#-Dihydroxydiethyl Ether, 2,2#-Oxydiethanol, Diglycol

1.3 Use of the substance/preparation:

For laboratory utilisation, analysis, research and fine chemistry.

1.4 Identification of the company or firm:

PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.

C/Garraf 2

Polígono Pla de la Bruguera

E-08211 Castellar del Vallès

(Barcelona) Spain

Tel. (+34) 937 489 400

e-mail: product.safety@panreac.com

Emergencies:

Single telephone number for emergency calls: 112 (EU)

Tel.: (+34) 937 489 499

Identification of dangers

Classification of the substance or the mixture.

Classification Regulation (CE) nº 1272/2008.

Acute Tox. 4

Hazard Pictograms

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary statements

P264 Wash...thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P330 Rinse mouth.

P501 Dispose of contents/container according to Directive 94/62/CE or 2008/98/CE.

Classification (67/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE).

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16.

Component Composition/Information

Name: Diethylene Glycol

Formula: O(CH2CH2OH)2 M.= 106,12 CAS [111-46-6]

EC number (EINECS): 203-872-2

EC index number: 603-140-00-6

First aid

4.1 General indications:

Never provide drink or induce vomiting in the event of loss of consciousness.

4.2 Inhaling:

Take the person out into the fresh air.

4.3 Contact with the skin:

Wash with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.

4.4 Eyes:

Wash with plenty of water, keeping eyelids open.

4.5 Swallowing:

Drink large amounts of water. Drink large amounts of water. Induce vomiting. Induce vomiting. In the event of sickness, seek medical assistance. In the event of sickness, seek medical assistance.

Fire-fighting means

5.1 Suitable fire-extinguishing means:

Water. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Foam. Dry powder.

5.2 Fire-fighting means which must NOT be used:

5.3 Special risks:

Combustible.

5.4 Protective equipment:

Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage

6.1 Individual precautions:

6.2 Precautions for care of the environment:

6.3 Methods for collection/cleaning:

Collect up with absorbent materials (Panreac General Absorbent, Kieselguhr, etc.) or, if none available, dry sand or earth, and deposit in waste containers for subsequent elimination in accordance with current legislation. Clean any remains with plenty of water.

Handling and storage

7.1 Handling:

No special indications.

7.2 Storage:

Well sealed containers.Dry atmosphere.

Staff exposure/protection controls

8.1 Technical protective measures:

8.2 Exposure limit control:

8.3 Respiratory protection:

In the event of fumes forming/aerosols, use suitable respiratory protection.

8.4 Hand protection:

Use suitable gloves

8.5 Eye protection:

Use suitable goggles.

8.6 Individual hygiene measures:

Wash hands and face before breaks and when the job is done.

8.7 Environmental exposure controls:

Fulfill the commitments under local environmental protection legislation.

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: liquid

Colour: Colourless

Granulometry:

Odour: Odourless.

pH: 7

Melting point/freezing point: -6 °C

Initial boiling point and boiling range: 244 °C

Flash point: 123 °C

Flammability (solid, gas):

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: 12,2 %(V) / 1,8 %(V)

Vapour pressure: 0,03 hPa (20 °C)

Vapour density:

Relative density: (20/4) 1,117

Solubility: Miscible with water

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:

Auto-ignition temperature: 225 °C

Decomposition temperature:

Viscosity:

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Conditions which should be avoided:

10.2 Matter which should be avoided:

10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:

10.4 Complementary information:

Hygroscopic.

Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:

LD L0 oral man : 1.000 mg/kg

LD50 oral rat : 12.565 mg/kg

LD50 skn rbt : 11.890 mg/kg

LD50 ipr mus : 9.719 mg/kg

• Dangerous effects for health:

If swallowed: nausea vomiting effects on the central nervous system tiredness Can cause kidney problems Other dangerous characteristics are not discarded. Take the usual precautions for handling chemical products.

Environmental information

12.1 Mobility:

12.2 Ecotoxicity:

12.1.1 - EC50 test (mg/l):

Bacteria (Photobacterium phosphoreum) 29228 mg/l

Classification:

Hardly toxic.

Fish

Classification: Hardly toxic.

Risk for the water environment

Low

Risk for the land environment

Low

12.2.3 - Observations:

Hardly toxic.

12.3 Degradability:

12.3.1 - Test:

BOD5

12.3.2 - Biotic degradation classification:

BOD5/COD

Biodegradability

12.3.3 - Abiotic degradation depending on pH:

12.3.4 - Observations:

Biodegradable product.

12.4 Accumulation:

12.4.1 - Test:

12.4.2 - Bioaccumulation:

Risk

12.4.3 - Observations:

Non-bioaccumulable product.

12.5 Other possible effects on the environment:

Product hardly pollutant for water.

Considerations regarding elimination

13.1 Substance or preparation:

In the European Union, there are no homogeneous standards established for elimination of chemical waste, which is waste of a special nature, and treatment and elimination of same is subject to the domestic legislation in each country.

In view of this, in each case, you should contact the competent authority or those companies legally authorized for elimination of waste.

2001/573/EC: Council Decision of 23 July 2001 amending Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as regards the list of wastes.Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 amending Directive 75/442/EEC on waste.

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13.2 Contaminated containers:

Contaminated containers and packaging of dangerous substances or preparations must be treated in the same manner as the actual products contained in them.

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.

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Information concerning transport

Overland (ADR):

By sea (IMDG):

By air (ICAI-IATA):

Regulatory information

Other information

Other precautionary statements

Labelling (65/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE)

The information included in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our most up-to-date knowledge, and is solely intended to inform regarding aspects of safety; the properties and characteristics indicated herein are not guaranteed.

In respect of the previous review, changes have been made to the following sections: 2, 3, 15

Date published: 3.11.10

Review number and date: 3 3.11.10