General Description
A colorless liquid. Boiling point 217.5°C, Flash point 230°F. Density 1.23 g/cm3. May be toxic by ingestion or inhalation. Severely irritates skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Used as a solvent.
Reactivity Profile
BIS(2-CHLOROETHOXY)METHANE, [LIQUID], the b-chloroethyl acetal of formaldehyde, is incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Air & Water Reactions
Slightly soluble in water.
Health Hazard
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; Strong irritant.
Potential Exposure
The chloroalkyl ethers have a wide
variety of industrial uses in organic synthesis, treatment of
textiles; the manufacture of polymers; polysulfide rubbers,
and insecticides; as degreasing agents and solvents; and in
the preparation of ion exchange resins.
Fire Hazard
Not Flammable.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including
resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical
attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
Shipping
UN2810 Toxic liquids, organic, n.o.s., Hazard
Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1—Poisonous materials, Technical
Name Required.
Incompatibilities
The aqueous solution is a strong acid;
keep away from bases and alkaline material. Incompatible
with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates,
perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact
may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline
materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides.
Contact with mineral acids causes decomposition.
Description
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane is a colorlessliquid. Molecular weight=173.1; Boiling point=218℃;Freezing/Melting point=233℃; Flash point=110℃(oc). Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M RatingSystem): Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0. Slight solubility in water; solubility=0.8%.
Chemical Properties
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane is a colorless
liquid.
Waste Disposal
Consult with environmental
regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices.
Generators of waste containing this contaminant
(≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations governing
storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.
Destroy by high-temperature incineration with HCl scrubber.
Uses
Manufacture of insecticides, polymers; degreasing solvent; intermediate for polysulfide
rubber.
Environmental Fate
Biological. Using settled domestic wastewater inoculum, bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane (5 and 10
mg/L) did not degrade after 28 d of incubation at 25 °C (Tabak et al., 1981).
Chemical/Physical. At influent concentrations of 10, 1.0, 0.1, and 0.01 mg/L, the GAC
adsorption capacities were 50, 11, 2.6, and 0.6 mg/g, respectively (Dobbs and Cohen, 1980).
storage
Color Code—Green: General storage may be used.Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilatedarea away from oxidizers. Sources of ignition, such assmoking and open flames, are prohibited where this chemical is used, handled, or stored in a manner that could createa potential fire or explosion hazard.
