Ethylene glycol(CAS#107-21-1)

Chemical Property:

Molecular Formula	C2H6O2
Molar Mass	62.07
Density	1.113 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Melting Point	-13 °C (lit.)
Boling Point	195-198 °C
Specific Rotation(α)	n20/D 1.431 (lit.)
Flash Point	230°F
Water Solubility	miscible
Solubility	Miscible with water, miscible with ethanol, ether, etc.
Vapor Presure	0.08 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Vapor Density	2.1 (vs air)
Appearance	Colorless transparent viscous liquid
Color	blue
Odor	Odorless
Exposure Limit	Ceiling limit in air for vapor and mist50 ppm (~125 mg/m3) (ACGIH); TWA 10mg/m3 (particulates) (MSHA).
Maximum wavelength(λmax)	['λ: 260 nm Amax: ≤0.03', , 'λ: 280 nm Amax: ≤0.01']
Merck	14,3798
BRN	505945
pKa	14.22(at 25℃)
PH	6-7.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Storage Condition	2-8°C
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Explosive Limit	3.2%(V)
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.431(lit.)
MDL	MFCD00002885
Physical and Chemical Properties	Characteristics of colorless transparent viscous liquid, sweet, with hygroscopicity. boiling point 198 ℃ freezing point -11.5 ℃ relative density 1.1088 refractive index 1.4318 flash point 116 ℃ solubility, lower aliphatic alcohols, glycerol, acetic acid, acetone and similar ketones, aldehydes, pyridine and similar coal tar alkali miscible, slightly soluble in ether, almost insoluble in benzene and its homologs, chlorinated hydrocarbons, petroleum ether and oils.
Use	Mainly used for the production of synthetic resins, surfactants and explosives, also used as antifreeze

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Hazard Symbols	Xn – Harmful
Risk Codes	R22 – Harmful if swallowed R36 – Irritating to the eyes R41 – Risk of serious damage to eyes
Safety Description	S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S39 – Wear eye / face protection. S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
UN IDs	UN 1219 3/PG 2
WGK Germany	3
RTECS	KW2975000
FLUKA BRAND F CODES	3
TSCA	Yes
HS Code	29053100
Toxicity	LD50 in rats, guinea pigs (g/kg): 8.54, 6.61 orally (Smyth); in mice (ml/kg): 13.79 orally (Bornmann)

Introduction

Sweet, hygroscopic, can reduce the freezing point of water, soluble in water, lower alcohols, glycerin, acetone, acetic acid, pyridine and aldehydes, slightly soluble in ether, almost insoluble in benzene and benzene homologs, Chlorinated hydrocarbons, petroleum ethers, oils. Toxic, median lethal dose (rat, oral) 8.54 g/kg. It is absorbent and flammable.

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