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diethylene glycol

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CAS Number: 111-46-6
ECHA EC Number: 203-872-2
FDA UNII: 61BR964293
Category: solvents
IUPAC Name: diethylene glycol
InChI : InChI=1/C4H10O3/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6/h5-6H,1-4H2
Std.InChI: InChI=1S/C4H10O3/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6/h5-6H,1-4H2
InChIKey : MTHSVFCYNBDYFN-UHFFFAOYAK
Std.InChIKey: MTHSVFCYNBDYFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES : C(COCCO)O
MDL: MFCD00002882
Molar Refractivity : 25.39 ± 0.3 cm3 (est)
Parachor : 244.4 ± 4.0 cm3 (est)
Index of Refraction : 1.442 ± 0.02 (est)
Surface Tension : 42.1 ± 3.0 dyne/cm (est)
Density : 1.106 ± 0.06 g/cm3 (est)
Polarizability : 10.06 ± 0.5 10-24cm3 (est)

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FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices:
FCN 1832 Diethylene glycol View - notice
DG SANTE Food Contact Materials:diethylene glycol
FDA Mainterm (IAUFC):111-46-6 ; DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
FDA Regulation:
FDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS
Subpart B--Substances for Use Only as Components of Adhesives
Sec. 175.105 Adhesives.

Physical Properties:

Appearance:colorless clear oily liquid (est)
Assay: 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:1.11800 @ 25.00 °C.
Melting Point: -6.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 244.00 to 246.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure:0.005700 mmHg @ 25.00 °C.
Vapor Density:3.66 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point: 290.00 °F. TCC ( 143.33 °C. )
logP (o/w): 1.470 (est)
Soluble in:
water, 1000000 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
alcohol
ether
acetone
ethylene glycol
Insoluble in:
benzene
toluene
carbon tetrachloride

Suppliers:

AquaChemie
For experimental / research use only.
Di Ethylene Glycol- DEG
BOC Sciences
For experimental / research use only.
Diglycol N/A
ECSA Chemicals
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
ECSA TRADE THE MOST UPDATED FINANCIAL PUBLICATION ON THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY
Glentham Life Sciences
Diethylene glycol
Penta International
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
Santa Cruz Biotechnology
For experimental / research use only.
Diethylene Glycol 99%
Shiva Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
Diethylene Glycol
Sigma-Aldrich
For experimental / research use only.
Diethylene glycol puriss. p.a., ≥99.0% (GC), colorless
Silver Fern Chemical
Diethylene Glycol (DEG)
Odor: characteristic
Use: DEG is a widely used solvent. It is used in the manufacture of resins, polyurethanes, plasticizers, and is also used as a solvent for dyes and oils. DEG can be found in products such as tobacco, cork, ink, glue, brake fluid, lubricants, and cosmetics.
Wedor Corporation
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL

Safety Information:

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 12565 mg/kg
Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 25, 1974.

oral-rabbit LD50 4400 mg/kg
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEABEHAVIORAL: COMA
Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 21, Pg. 173, 1939.

oral-cat LD50 3300 mg/kg
Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 21, Pg. 173, 1939.

oral-child TDLo 2400 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)LIVER: OTHER CHANGES
Journal of Pediatrics. Vol. 109, Pg. 731, 1986.

oral-dog LD50 9000 mg/kg
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 67, Pg. 101, 1939.

oral-guinea pig LD50 7800 mg/kg
LIVER: OTHER CHANGESBEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETICBEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS
Federation Proceedings, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Vol. 4, Pg. 142, 1945.

unreported-guinea pig LD50 14000 mg/kg
GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITINGBEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENT
Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 33(3), Pg. 16, 1968.

oral-human LDLo 1000 mg/kg
Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 21, Pg. 173, 1939.

intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 9719 mg/kg
BLOOD: CHANGES IN SPLEENKIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: CHANGES IN BOTH TUBULES AND GLOMERULILUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: CHRONIC PULMONARY EDEMA
Federation Proceedings, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Vol. 6, Pg. 342, 1947.

oral-mouse LD50 23700 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESSBEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETICLIVER: OTHER CHANGES
Federation Proceedings, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Vol. 4, Pg. 142, 1945.

unreported-mouse LD50 13300 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENTGASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING
Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 33(3), Pg. 16, 1968.

unreported-rabbit LD50 2688 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENTGASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITINGBEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 33(3), Pg. 16, 1968.

intramuscular-rabbit LDLo 4472 mg/kg
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 59, Pg. 93, 1937.

intravenous-rabbit LDLo 2236 mg/kg
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 59, Pg. 93, 1937.

intraperitoneal-rat LD50 7700 mg/kg
"Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 3836, 1982.

intravenous-rat LD50 6565 mg/kg
Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 25, 1974.

unreported-rat LD50 15650 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENTBEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING
Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 33(3), Pg. 16, 1968.

intramuscular-rat LDLo 7826 mg/kg
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 59, Pg. 93, 1937.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 11890 mg/kg
Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 25, 1974.

subcutaneous-rat LD50 18800 mg/kg
"Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed.,1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. i

subcutaneous-mouse LDLo 5000 mg/kg
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 42, Pg. 355, 1931.

subcutaneous-rat LD50 18800 mg/kg
"Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 3836, 1982.

Inhalation Toxicity:
inhalation-mouse LCLo 130 mg/m3/2H
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: CYANOSISBEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENTBEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC
Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 10(12), Pg. 30, 1966.

Safety in Use Information:

Category:
solvents
Recommendation for diethylene glycol usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Recommendation for diethylene glycol flavor usage levels up to:
not for flavor use.

Safety References:

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Safety of the proposed amendment of the specifications for the food additive polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol-graft-co-polymer (E 1209)
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):111-46-6
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8117
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
SCCNFP:opinion
WGK Germany:1
2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol
Chemidplus:0000111466
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials
RTECS:111-46-6

References:

2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:111-46-6
Pubchem (cid):8117
Pubchem (sid):134975028

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KEGG (GenomeNet):C14689
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Export Tariff Code:2909.41.0000
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Potential Blenders and core components :

None Found

Potential Uses:

None Found

Occurrence (nature, food, other):

not found in nature

Synonyms:

brecolane NDG
deactivator E
deg
di(ethylene glycol)
2,2-di(hydroxyethyl) ether
dicol
2,2'-oxydiethanol
diglycol
1,5-dihydroxy-3-oxapentane
dihydroxydiethyl ether
2,2'-dihydroxydiethyl ether
beta,beta'-dihydroxydiethyl ether
2,2'-dihydroxyethyl ether
dissolvant APV
2,2'-oxyethanol
2,2'-oxybisethanol
2,2'-oxybis[ethanol]
2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol
2-hydroxyethyl ether
3-oxa-1,5-pentane diol
3-oxapentane-1,5-diol
tl4n

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