Product Name: Dimethoxy Dipropyleneglycol
Chemical Family: Glycol ether
Synonyms: Dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether
CAS Number: 111109-77-4
Recommended Use: Solvent in coatings, inks, cleaning agents
Manufacturer Information: Supplier contact details as per packaging or purchase source
Emergency Phone: Refer to manufacturer or national poison control center
Classification: Eye irritation Category 2A, Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure (Category 3, narcotic effects)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Routes of Exposure: Eyes, skin, inhalation, ingestion
Symptoms: Eye redness, skin irritation, headache, nausea, dizziness
Aggravated Medical Conditions: Pre-existing skin and respiratory disorders may be worsened
Chemical Name: Dimethoxy dipropyleneglycol
CAS Number: 111109-77-4
Concentration: ≥99.5% by weight
Impurities: Typically less than 0.5%, proprietary stabilizers and by-products
Other Identifiers: No relevant additives reported by primary manufacturers
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Keep comfortable for breathing. Provide oxygen if breathing becomes difficult. Seek medical help if symptoms occur.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a poison center or seek medical advice.
Self-Protection for First Aiders: Use PPE, including gloves and eye protection, to avoid further contamination.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects: Serious eye irritation, headache, drowsiness, confusion
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Water may not be effective but can cool exposed containers.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct high-powered water streams may spread liquid.
Fire Hazards: Product is combustible. Vapors may travel and ignite at a distance.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, smoke
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Special Precautions: Evacuate area. Prevent runoff from enter drains or water courses.
Personal Precautions: Eliminate sources of ignition. Ventilate area. Use personal protective equipment, including gloves and goggles.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe. Do not let product enter drains, waterways, or soil.
Methods for Clean-up: Absorb with earth, sand, or inert material. Collect and place in suitable, properly labeled containers for disposal.
Decontamination: Wash spill site after material pick up is complete.
Other Information: Clean up promptly to avoid slip hazard. Notify authorities in case of large spills or contamination of water bodies.
Handling: Do not breathe vapors. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Use only in well-ventilated environments. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Storage: Store in original, tightly-closed containers. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, or other ignition sources. Protect against physical damage and direct sunlight. Segregate from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and acids.
Storage Temperature: Keep away from excessive heat or freezing conditions (recommended 15–30 °C).
Packaging Materials: Use containers made from compatible materials like stainless steel or certain high-density plastics.
Exposure Limits: No established national exposure limits for dimethoxy dipropyleneglycol, but keep below recommended threshold for general glycol ethers.
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust or general room ventilation is recommended to maintain vapor concentrations below permissible limits.
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety goggles or face shield, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), protective clothing that prevents skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection: Use an approved respirator if vapor levels exceed applicable limits or in poorly ventilated areas.
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product. Wash hands and exposed areas thoroughly after handling.
Environmental Controls: Avoid environmental exposure. Comply with applicable regulations on emissions.
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Faint, sweet ether-like
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Not applicable (non-aqueous)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Approx. –80 °C
Boiling Point: ~190–195 °C
Flash Point: Approx. 85 °C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Slower than ethyl ether
Flammability: Not readily flammable, but combustible
Vapor Pressure: 0.05 mm Hg at 20 °C
Vapor Density: Greater than air
Relative Density: 0.96–0.98 g/cm³
Solubility in Water: Moderate
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): ~0.1–1
Autoignition Temperature: ~280 °C
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200 °C
Viscosity: ~5–10 mPa.s
Chemical Stability: Stable at recommended storage and handling conditions.
Reactivity: Normally unreactive under standard conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Can react with strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, sparks, static discharge, incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizers, alkali metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic irritant fumes.
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat): >4,000 mg/kg. Acute toxicity considered low.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild to moderate irritation possible on prolonged or repeated contact.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes eye irritation; possible conjunctival redness, pain.
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: No data indicating sensitization.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No evidence based on animal studies.
Carcinogenicity: No ingredient listed as carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, OSHA.
Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified as reproductive toxicant.
STOT – Single Exposure: Possible drowsiness or dizziness.
STOT – Repeated Exposure: No findings in animal studies.
Aspiration Hazard: Not an aspiration hazard.
Other Effects: Possible central nervous system depression in extreme exposure settings.
Ecotoxicity: Not classified as environmentally hazardous. LC50 (fish): >100 mg/L (96h). EC50 (daphnia): >100 mg/L (48h).
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in natural environments.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low; log Kow below 2 suggests low potential.
Mobility in Soil: Product migrates slowly through soil, potential for water contamination remains low.
Other Adverse Effects: Large spills may affect aquatic life by oxygen depletion.
Waste Treatment Methods: Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber, or dispose in accordance with local, national, and regional regulations.
Container Disposal: Triple-rinse containers; offer for recycling or reconditioning.
Special Precautions: Avoid direct release to environment. Do not landfill liquid wastes.
Regulatory Requirements: Obey all applicable regulations governing disposal.
UN Number: Not regulated for ground, air, or sea transport in most jurisdictions
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous
Packing Group: None assigned
Special Transport Precautions: Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, keep container tightly closed
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Transport in Bulk: No restrictions under Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and IBC Code
TSCA (US): Listed
DSL (Canada): Listed
REACH (EU): Registered, not flagged for SVHC
OSHA Hazard Communication (US): Classified as hazardous, eye/target organ effects
EPCRA SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting
California Prop 65: Not listed
WHMIS (Canada): D2B (Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects)
Other Global Inventories: Complies with AICS, EINECS, ENCS, IECSC
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