FED-STD-791D
Emergency Treatment and Measures:
a. First Aid: Irrigate eyes with running water. Wash contaminated areas of body with
soap and water. Administer oxygen, if indicated. If swallowed, call a physician.
b. Fire Precautions (In case of outbreak): Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or
"alcohol" foam. Water spray is not effective for extinguishing, but effective to
keep fire-exposed containers cool. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water to
disperse the vapor and to protect workers attempting to stop the leakage.
Spills:
Absorb on paper. Evaporate on a glass or iron dish in hood. Burn the paper.
Large quantities should be burned in solvent.
019 Diethylene Glycol (CHOCH2)2O
Synonyms: Diglycol, DEG, 2,2 - oxybiethanol, 2-Hydroxyethyl ether.
Life Hazard: Suspected carcinogen of bladder.
Flammability: Flashpoint (l43C), autoignition temperature (229C) flammable limits in
air (1.6-10.8%).
Handling: N/A
Emergency Treatment and Measures:
a. Hygienic precautions: No eating in work areas. Preclude from exposure those
individuals with diseases of liver, kidneys or nervous system.
b. First Aid: Ingestion: Induce vomiting, no known antidote - treat symptomatically.
Eye and skin contact: flush with water. Call a physician.
c. Fire precautions (in case of outbreak): Use "alcohol" foam carbon dioxide, or dry
chemical fire extinguisher. Water and foam may be ineffective.
Spills:
Wash down the drain with excess water or dissolve in benzene, naphtha or
higher alcohol such as butanol, then dispose by burning the solution in a hood.
020 Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ethane
Synonyms:
Life Hazards:
Flammability:
Handling:
Emergency Treatment and Measures:
a. Hygienic Precautions.
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