2,2-Dimethoxypropane (DMP)

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

2,2-Dimethoxypropane (DMP)

Other Names

2,2-Dimethoxypropane , acetone-dimethyl acetate, DMP

Product Number(s)

C052

CAS Number

77-76-9

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
• Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

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.

Skin

(or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

Skin Contact

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

• In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO₂, powder or water spray.
• CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental precautions

No special measures required.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace

Conditions for safe storage

• Keep ignition sources away -Do not smoke.
• Protect against electrostatic charges
• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
• Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

• The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
• Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
• Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
• Material of gloves
• The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
• Penetration time of glove material The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless liquid

Odour

Characteristic

pH

Not determined.

Vapour Pressure

at 26 °C: 33 hPa

Density

at 20 °C: 0.85 g/cm³

Boiling Point

83 °C

Melting Point

Undetermined.

Solubility

Miscibility with water at 20 °C: 180 g/l

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined.

Flash Point

-10 °C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not determined.

Ignition Temperature

Not determined.

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous decomposition products known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available.

Eye contact

Irritating effect.

Skin contact

No irritant effect.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

No further relevant information available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

Generally not hazardous for water.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

UN1993

Proper shipping name

1993 FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. ((DMP), 2,2- Dimethoxypropane)

Transport hazard class

3 F

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

No information available.

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Flammable liquids.
• Danger code (Kemler): 33
• EMS Number: F-E,S-E

Additional information

• ADG
• Limited quantities (LQ) 1L ·
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL · Transport category 2 ·
• Tunnel restriction code D/E ·
• IMDG ·
• Limited quantities (LQ) 1L ·
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 ml

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Substance is not listed.

Other Information

EC number: 201-056-0

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

23 February 2026

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.