This Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, available in a 25-liter tinplate container, is categorized as a solvent for synthesis. It has a CAS Number of 111-77-3 and is also known scientifically as 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol. With a Molecular Weight of 120.15 g/mol, it falls under the substance group of Glycol ethers, polyethers. In the workplace, it requires various precautions such as no 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 substance, according to Directive 2006/15/EC, is an 8-hour limit value of 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]