General Description
Colorless liquid with a mild pleasant odor. Density 9.2 lb /gal. Flash point 191°F. Boiling point 369°F. Combustible but requires some effort to ignite. Used in the manufacture of perfumes, printing ink, lacquers and resins.
Reactivity Profile
ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIACETATE(111-55-7) reacts with aqueous acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated with alkali metals and hydrides.
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Health Hazard
Inhalation is not hazardous. Liquid causes mild irritation of eyes. Ingestion causes stupor or coma.
Fire Hazard
This chemical is combustible.
Chemical Properties
clear liquid
Uses
Solvent for oils, cellulose esters, explosives, etc.
Production Methods
Ethylene glycol diacetate is produced by direct esterification of Ethylene glycol with Acetic acid, using azeotropic conditions..
Flammability and Explosibility
Notclassified
Purification Methods
Dry the di-ester with CaCl2, filter (excluding moisture) and fractionally distil it under reduced pressure. [Beilstein 2 IV 1541.]
