Diethylene glycol diethyl ether

Synonyms

1-Ethoxy-2-(beta-ethoxyethoxy)ethane; 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)-1-ethoxyethane; 3,6,9-Trioxaundecane; Bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ether; DEGDEE; Diethyl carbitol; Diethyldiethylene glycol; Diethylether diethylenglykolu [Czech]; Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis(2-ethoxy-; Ethanol, 2,2'-oxybis-, diethyl ether; Ether, bis(2-ethoxyethyl); Ethyl diglyme; Glycol, diethylene-, diethyl ether; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Glycol Ethers (Glymes)

Description

Colorless liquid; [Hawley]

Sources/Uses

Used as solvent for nitrocellulose, adhesives, sealants, plastic resins and compounds, rubber chemicals, lacquers, and organic synthesis; as high-boiling medium; [HSDB]

Comments

A mild skin and eye irritant; Defats the skin; [ICSC] A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause kidney and liver damage and CNS depression; [CAMEO] May form explosive peroxides; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Monoglyme."

Biomedical References

0.521 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

VP from ChemIDplus;

high ambient temp required

Acute solvent syndrome

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Encephalopathy, chronic solvent
• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Solvents)
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing
• Working with Glues and Adhesives