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168 ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
(hydrogen chloride and phosgene) are generated; Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may
travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back; Ignition Tempemlure (deg. F): 775;
Electrical Hazard: Class I, Group D; Bwning Rate: 1.6 mdmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerimion: Not pertinent.

ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 1 ,2-Dihydroxyethane; 1 ,ZEthanediol; Ethylene dihydrate; Glycol;
Monoethylene glycol; Chemical Fonnula: HOCH,CH,OH.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as nonnally shipped) : Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Slight odor.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 “c and 1 atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
62.07; Boiling Point at 1 atm.: 387.7, 197.6, 470.8; Freezing Point: 8.6, -13, 260; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 1.115 at 20°C (liquid);
Vapor (Gas) Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specijk Heats of Vapor (Gas): 1.095; Latent Heat of
Vaporization: 344, 191, 8.00; Heat of Combustion: -7,259, -4,033, -168.9; Heat of Decomposition:
Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles; shower and
eye bath; Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation of vapors is not hazardous. Ingestion causes stupor
or coma, sometimes leading to fatal kidney injury; General Treatment for Exposure: INGESTION:
induce vomiting and call a physician. SKIN AND EYES: flush with water; Toxicity by InhaZation
(Threshold Limit Value): 100 ppm; Short-Term Exposure Limits: Not pertinent; Toxicity by Ingestion:
Grade 1; LD,, 5 to 15 glkg (rat, guinea pig, mouse); Late Toxicity: Fatal kidney injury may result if
ingested; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors are nonirritating to the eyes and throat; Liquid
or Solid Im’tant Characteristics: No appreciable hazard. Practically harmless to the skin; Odor
l3reshold Not pertinent.
Fire Hazards -Flash Point (deg. F): 240 OC; 232 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): LEL=3.2; UEL
not listed; Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water fog, alcohol foam; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be
Used: Water or foam may cause frothing; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent;
Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 775; Electrical Hazard: Not pertinent;
Burning Rate: 1 .O mmlmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

ETHYL ETHER
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Anestithesia Ether; Dietyl Ether; Ethoxyethane; Dietyl Oxide;
Sulfuric Ether; Chemical Formula: GH50C,H5,
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor: Sweet,
pungent.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 “c and 1 am: Liquid; Molecular Weight:
74.12; Boiling Point at 1 atm: 94.3, 34.6, 307.8; Freezing Point: -177.3, -116.3, 156.9; Critical
Temperature: 380.3, 193.5, 466.7; Critical Pressure: 527, 35.9, 3.64; Specific Gravity: 0,714 at 20
‘C (liquid); Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: 2,6; Ratio of Specijic Heats of Vapor (Gas): 1,081; Latent
Heat of Vaporization: 153, 84.9, 3.56; Heat of Combustion: -14,550, -8082, -3384; Heat of
Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information- Personal Protective Equipment: Approved organic vapor canister mask;
chemical goggles; synthetic rubber or plastic gloves. Symptoms Following Exposure: Vapor inhalation
may causes headache, nausea, vomiting, and loss of consciousness. Contact with eyes will be irritating.
Skin contact from clothing wet with the chemical may causes burns; Treatment for Exposure:
INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air; if breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration; if