Chemical Properties: Triglyme(112-49-2) is clear liquid.
General Description:Clear colorless liquid with a mild ethereal odor.
Air & Water Reactions:Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether forms explosive peroxides on prolonged exposure to air. Its decomposition products may be sensitive to shock. Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile:Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether forms explosive peroxides on prolonged exposure to air. Its decomposition products may be sensitive to shock. The bulk chemical is stable for 2 weeks at temperatures up to 140° f when protected from light. Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether is incompatible with strong oxidizers. Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether is also incompatible with strong acids. Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether may react with peroxides, oxygen, nitric acid and sulfuric acid. .
Fire Hazard: Triglyme(112-49-2) is combustible.