Used in processes such as distillation to concentrate or even evaporate them to near dryness or dryness; store under nitrogen
C6-H14-O2, CH3OC(CH3)2CH2CH2OH, "Nissho Iwai MMB", "Kuraray MMB", "Glycol Ether", "Alcohol Ether Solvent", Methyl Methoxy Butanol,
"methylmethoxybutyl alcohol", methoxymethylbutanol, "methoxymethylbutanol", 3-methyl-3-methoxybutanol, "3-methyl-3-methoxybutyl
alcohol", 3-methoxy-3-methylbutanol, "3-methoxy-3-methylbutanol", "3-methoxy-3-methylbutanol", 3-methoxy Amyl-Isoamyl Alcohol, "3-Methoxy-Isoamyl Alcohol", "3-Methoxy-Isoamyl Alcohol", "Methoxyamyl Alcohol", Solfit
" Glycol ethers may form peroxides under certain conditions; when these substances are decomposed, the potential for peroxide formation increases
Used in processes such as distillation to concentrate or even evaporate them to near dryness or dryness; store under nitrogen
Recommended to minimize possible formation of highly reactive peroxides in the atmosphere
" Nitrogen blanketing is recommended if transported in containers at temperatures within 15°C of the flash point and at or above the flash point
Flash point - large vessels may first need to be purged and inerted with nitrogen before loading
"In the presence of strong bases or salts of strong bases, at high temperatures, there is the potential for a runaway reaction.
"Contact with aluminum should be avoided; hydrogen gas may be released - glycol ethers will corrode scratched aluminum surfaces.
" May tarnish in mild steel/copper; lined vessels, glass or stainless steel are preferred
"Ethylene glycol and its ethers decompose violently when in contact with 70% perchloric acid. This seems likely to involve the formation of
Ethylene glycol perchlorate (after ether cleavage) is explosive, ethylene glycol and 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol are more explosive
Stronger than nitroglycerin, the former is very sensitive and will explode when added with water. Investigation of related hazards
