Substance profile
Diethylene glycol, bischloroformate
Diethylene glycol, bischloroformate is a LIQUID.
01 · Identification
What Diethylene glycol, bischlorofo… is
Diethylene glycol, bischloroformate is a LIQUID. Its molecular formula is C6H8Cl2O5 and its molecular weight is 231.03 g/mol.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Diethylene glycol, bischlorofo…
- oxydiethylene bis(chloroformate)
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H318 | Causes serious eye damage. |
| H411 | Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P273, P280, P301, P302, P305, P310, P312, P313, P330, P332, P338, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Diethylene glycol, bischlorofo… properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 127 °C (260.6 °F) | at 5 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| Solubility | SOL IN ACETONE, ALCOHOL, ETHER, CHLOROFORM, BENZENE | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 5 mmHg | at 127 °C | HSDB |
| Flash point | 146.11 °C (295 °F) | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.