This Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, available in a 2.5 L glass container, is classified as a solvent for synthesis. It belongs to the glycol ethers, polyethers substance group, with a CAS Number of 111-77-3 and a molecular weight of 120.15 g/mol. According to workplace labels, it requires safety measures such as prohibiting smoking, no admittance for unauthorized persons, no eating and drinking, use of safety goggles, and wearing safety gloves. The recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for this compound, as per Directive 2006/15/EC, is 8 hours limit value: 50.1 mg/m3 (10 ppm).

• CAS Number: 111-77-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 120.15
• Exact Mass: 120.078644241
• Boiling Point: 381 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -94 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 4.14 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H360D: May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
• H312 (11%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
• H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]