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Ethylene glycol dinitrate |
CAS 628-96-6 | ||
O2NOCH2CH2ONO2 |
RTECS KW5600000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names EGDN; 1,2-Ethanediol dinitrate; Ethylene dinitrate; Ethylene nitrate; Glycol dinitrate; Nitroglycol |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: ST 0.1 mg/m3 [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL†: C 0.2 ppm (1 mg/m3) [skin] | |||
| IDLH 75 mg/m3 See: 628966 | Conversion 1 ppm = 6.22 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to yellow, oily, odorless liquid. [Note: An explosive ingredient (60-80%) in dynamite along with nitroglycerine (40-20%).] |
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MW: 152.1 |
BP: 387°F |
FRZ: -8°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 0.05 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.49 |
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Fl.P: 419°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Acids, alkalis |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2507; OSHA 43 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: Daily Provide: Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH Up to 1 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 2.5 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode* Up to 5 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode* (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 75 mg/m3: (APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Throbbing headache; dizziness; nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; hypotension, flush, palpitations, angina; methemoglobinemia; delirium, central nervous system depression; irritation skin; in animals: anemia; liver, kidney damage | |
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Target Organs
Skin, cardiovascular system, blood, liver, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1056 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0105 |