Glycidyl Methyl Ether
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Glycidyl Methyl Ether
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS classification
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Category 3
Flammable liquids
HEALTH HAZARDS
Category 4
Acute toxicity (Oral)
Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3
Category 2
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Not classified
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Signal word Danger
Flammable liquid and vapour
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed
Toxic in contact with skin
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements:
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
[Prevention]
Keep container tightly closed.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Take precautionary
measures against ignition by the static discharge and the spark.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection.
Glycidyl Methyl Ether
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
[Response] IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
[Storage] Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
[Disposal] Dispose of contents/container through a waste management company authorized by
the local government.
Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/mixture: Substance
Glycidyl Methyl Ether
Components:
Percent: >85.0%(GC)
CAS Number: 930-37-0
Synonyms: 1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane
Chemical Formula: C4H8O2
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Inhalation:
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Skin contact: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of
soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention.
Ingestion: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Protection of first-aiders: A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-
tight goggles.
Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing Dry chemical, foam, water in large amounts, carbon dioxide.
media:
Precautions for firefighters: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing
method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should
evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Keep containers cool by
spraying with water. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Special protective When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
equipment for firefighters:
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Use extra personal protective equipment (self-contained breathing apparatus). Keep
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate ventilation. Entry to non-
emergency procedures: involved personnel should be controlled around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and materials for Absorb spilled material in dry sand or inert absorbent before recovering it into an
containment and cleaning airtight container. In case of large amount of spillage, contain a spill by bunding.
up: Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with
appropriate laws and regulations.
Glycidyl Methyl Ether
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Prevention of secondary Remove all sources of ignition. Fire-extinguishing devices should be prepared in
hazards: case of a fire. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Technical measures: Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Prevent generation of vapour or mist. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot
surfaces. -No smoking. Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic
charge. Use explosion-proof equipment. Wash hands and face thoroughly after
handling.
Use a closed system if possible. Use a ventilation, local exhaust if vapour or aerosol
will be generated.
Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Conditions for safe storage, including any
incompatibilities
Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dark and well-ventilated place.
Store locked up.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Comply with laws.
Packaging material:
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls: Install a closed system or local exhaust. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Half or full facepiece respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA), supplied
air respirator, etc. Use respirators approved under appropriate government standards
and follow local and national regulations.
Impervious gloves.
Hand protection:
Eye protection: Safety goggles. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Skin and body protection: Impervious protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state (20°C): Liquid
Form: Clear
Colorless - Very pale yellow
Colour:
Odour: Pungent
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:No data available
Boiling point/range: 110°C
Flash point: 25°C
Flammability or explosive
limits:
Lower: No data available
Upper: No data available
Relative density: 0.99
Solubility(ies):
[Water] Miscible
[Other solvents]
Soluble: Methanol, Ethanol
Log Pow: -0.17
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under proper conditions.
Possibility of hazardous No special reactivity has been reported.
reactions:
Spark, Open flame, Static discharge
Conditions to avoid:
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents, Acids, Bases
Glycidyl Methyl Ether
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide
products:
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: orl-rat LD50:467 uL/kg
skn-rbt LD50:707 uL/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation: skn-rbt 500 uL/24H SEV
Serious eye eye-rbt 10 uL MOD
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: mmo-klp 200 umol/L (-S9)
mmo-sat 100 ug/plate (+S9)
Carcinogenicity:
IARC = No data available
NTP = No data available
Reproductive toxicity: No data available
RTECS Number: TZ3530000
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: No data available
No data available
Crustacea:
Algae: No data available
Persistence / degradability: No data available
Bioaccumulative 1.0
potential(BCF):
Mobility in soil
-0.17
Log Pow:
Soil adsorption (Koc): 19.3
No data available
Henry's Law
constant(PaM3/mol):
Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to burn in a chemical
incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all federal, state and local regulations when
disposing of the substance.
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
3: Flammable liquid.
Hazards Class:
Subsidiary risk: 6.1: Toxic substance.
1992
UN-No:
Proper shipping name: Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s.
Packing group: III
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26, 2002
and revised on February 16,2011): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport,
loading and unloading were prescribed.
Glycidyl Methyl Ether
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
