ETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE†
Chemical Identification | |
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CAS # | 628-96-6 |
Formula |
O₂NOCH₂CH₂ONO₂ |
Synonyms |
EGDN; 1,2-ethanediol dinitrate; ethylene dinitrate; ethylene nitrate; glycol dinitrate; nitroglycol |
Physical Properties | |||
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Physical description | Colorless to yellow, oily, odorless liquid. | ||
Boiling point | 387°F | Molecular weight | 152.1 |
Freezing point/melting point | -8°F | Vapor pressure | 0.05 mmHg |
Flash point | 419°F | Vapor density | |
Specific gravity | 1.49 | Ionization potential | |
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
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Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA | ||||||
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Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1910 | |||||
Sampling group | ||||||
Sampler/Sampling media | Tenax® GC tube (100/50 mg) [Supelco 20832-U] | |||||
Sampling time* | 15 minute minimum |
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Sampling volume (TWA)* | 15 L |
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Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 1 L/min |
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Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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Analytical method instruments | HPLC | |||||
Method reference | OSHA 43 (fully validated) | |||||
Notes | The sampling pump must be approved by NIOSH and/or MSHA as intrinsically safe for use in coal mines. |
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Special requirements |
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* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
Wipe Method | |
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Bulk Method |
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Limit the amount of bulk submitted to 1 g or 1 mL. |
On-Site Screening Techniques | ||||||
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Device | Detector tube | |||||
Model/Type | Dräger 6718201 | |||||
Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
0.25 ppm range |
Exposure Limits | |||||||
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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PEL-TWA |
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REL-TWA |
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TLV-TWA |
0.05 ppm [1980] |
PEL-TWA |
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PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
0.1 mg/m³ |
TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
0.1 mg/m³ |
PEL-C |
0.2 ppm (1 mg/m³) |
REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Notes: |
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Notes:
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Notes:
[k]: A PEL of 0.05 ppm shall apply to exposures involving a mixture of ethylene glycol dinitrate and nitroglycerin. |
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Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
75 mg/m³ |
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Carcinogenic classifications: |
Notes:
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References |
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Ethylene glycol dinitrate NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Ethylene glycol dinitrate Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/28/2020