Dichloroethyl ether
Synonyms & Trade Names
bis(2-Chloroethyl)ether, 2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl ether, 2,2'-Dichloroethyl ether
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
Ca TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3) ST 10 ppm (60 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix AOSHA PEL
TWA 15 ppm (90 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix GMeasurement Methods
Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a chlorinated solvent-like odor.
Molecular Weight
143.0
Boiling Point
352°F
Freezing Point
-58°F
Solubility
1%
Vapor Pressure
0.7 mmHg
Ionization Potential
?
Specific Gravity
1.22
Flash Point
131°F
Upper Explosive Limit
?
Lower Explosive Limit
2.7%
Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers
[Note: Decomposes in presence of moisture to form hydrochloric acid.]
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation nose, throat, respiratory system; lacrimation (discharge of tears); cough; nausea, vomiting; In Animals: pulmonary edema; liver damage; [potential occupational carcinogen]
Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, liver
Cancer Site
[in animals: liver tumors]
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(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
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
See also
Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health