| Product description : |
| Physicochemical properties |
Color Odor State: Colorless viscous liquid with a spicy sweet taste. |
| Toxicity: low toxicity |
Flammability: flammable |
| Density: 1.11 |
Corrosivity: : non-corrosive |
| Boiling point: 245℃ |
Decomposability: high temperature decomposition |
| Melting point: -10.5℃ |
Moisture absorption: hygroscopic |
| Auto-ignition point: 228℃ |
Flash point: 143oC |
| Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, acetone, ether, ethylene glycol, insoluble in benzene, toluene and carbon tetrachloride. |
| Uses |
Used as gas dehydrating agent and extraction solvent. It is also used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, resin, grease, printing ink, etc., as a softener and finishing agent for textiles, as a softener, antifreeze and diluent in emulsion polymerization. It is also used in antifreeze, gas dehydrating agent, plasticizer, solvent, aromatic hydrocarbon extractant, cigarette hygroscopic agent, textile lubricant and finishing agent, anti-drying agent for paste and various glues, vat dye hygroscopic cosolvent, etc. It is a common solvent for oils, resins, nitrocellulose, etc. |
| Hazard category |
general chemicals |
| Fire-fighting measures |
Keep the container as far away from the fire as possible. Keep fire containers cool by spraying water until the fire is over. Extinguishing media: water, water mist, anti-capacitive foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand |
| Emergency treatment |
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye contact: Immediately open the upper and lower eyelids and rinse with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention
Inhalation: Remove from site to fresh air. Difficulty breathing give oxygen. Once breathing stops, begin CPR immediately.
Ingestion: If swallowed by mistake, rinse mouth with water, drink enough warm water, induce vomiting, seek medical attention immediately |
| Packaging, storage, transportation |
Packed in iron drums or plastic drums, 220kg/drum, stored in a cool, ventilated warehouse, Avoid moisture and fire. . Keep away from fire and water. Store away from oxidizing agents. Ship as general cargo requirements |
| |
|
| Synonyms : |
2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethanol;2-(2-hydroxy-ethoxy)-ethanol;2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-ethanol;2,2’-dihydroxyethylether;2,2’-oxybis-ethano;2,2’-oxydi-ethano;2,2’-oxyethanol;2,2-Di(hydroxyethyl) ether;2,2'-Dihydroxyethyl ether;2,2'-Oxyethanol;3-Oxa-1,5-pentanediol;3-Oxapentane-1,5-diol ;Bis(beta-hydroxyethyl) ether;bis(beta-hydroxyethyl)ether;Brecolane NDG;2,2'-oxydiethanol;DEG; |
