Ethylene Glycol Diethyl Ether

Made for use as an organic solvent and process chemical; releases can occur during industrial use, storage, and lab handling [1][2][3].

Breathing vapors at work, skin or eye contact with liquid, or from spills; consumer exposure is uncommon [1][2].

Short-term exposure can cause irritation, headache, and drowsiness; very high levels may depress the central nervous system. It’s highly flammable and a peroxide former, posing fire/explosion hazards. As a volatile organic compound (VOC), emissions can contribute to smog/ground-level ozone [1][2][4].

Workers who handle solvents (lab staff, chemical manufacturing, coatings) and people in poorly ventilated spaces; those with asthma or lung disease may be more sensitive to irritation [1][4].

Use in a fume hood or well-ventilated area; avoid skin contact (wear gloves and eye protection); keep containers closed, away from heat/ignition; date/test/discard old stock to prevent peroxide buildup; follow your Safety Data Sheet; report spills/odors and increase ventilation [1][2][4].