Product Identification

Product Name

1,2-Diformyloxyethane

Synonyms

1,2-Ethanediol, diformate
2-Formyloxyethyl formate
Ethylene diformate
Ethylene formate
Glycol diformate

CAS

629-15-2

Formula

C4H6O4

Molecular Weight

118.08

EINECS

211-077-7

RTECS

KW5250000

RTECS Class

Primary Irritant

Beilstein/Gmelin

1746362

Beilstein Reference

4-02-00-00037

Physical and Chemical Properties

Boiling Point

26 (0.05 torr)

Density

1.193 g/cm3 (0 C)

Usage

Used in embalming fluids.

Refractive Index

1.4065 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.

Inhalation

If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.

Eyes

If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.

Respirators

Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern.

Exposure Effects

The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated.

Poison Class

3

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use alcohol foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Use water spray to knock-down vapors.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Reacts exothermically with acids Reacts exothermically with basic solutions.