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Diethylene glycol diethyl ether, 99%
Description
Diethylene glycol diethyl ether is used as a solvent for reactions performed at higher temperatures. It is involved in the preparation of nitrocellulose, resins and adhesives. It is utilized as a scrubbing medium to absorb carbonyl sulfide (COS), an impurity in petroleum refineries.
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Diethylene glycol diethyl ether is used as a solvent for reactions performed at higher temperatures. It is involved in the preparation of nitrocellulose, resins and adhesives. It is utilized as a scrubbing medium to absorb carbonyl sulfide (COS), an impurity in petroleum refineries.
Solubility
Miscible with hydrocarbons, ethanol, ethyl ether and organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -44°C |
| Density | 0.909 |
| Boiling Point | 188°C to 190°C |
| Flash Point | 71°C (160°F) |
| Odor | Weak |
| Refractive Index | 1.412 |
| Linear Formula | (CH3CH2OCH2CH2)2O |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| Beilstein | 1699259 |
| Merck Index | 14,3118 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H227-H315-H319 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H319-H227 Causes serious eye irritation. Combustible liquid. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 203-963-7 |
| RTECSNumber | KN3160000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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