Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MODERATE IRRITATION. INHALATION:
RESPIRATORY IRRITANT. INGESTION: MODERATELY TOXIC. SKIN:
PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, DERMATITIS.
2-BUTOXYETHANOL MAY CAUSE BLOOD EFFECTS & I NJURY TO LIVER &
KIDNEY. OVEREXPOSURE BY AIR/PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CASE
TEMPORARY BLURRING OF VISION. GI IRRITANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BLURRED VISION, REDNESS, TEARING,
HEADACHES, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, VOMITING, DIARRHEA
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
W/MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN
IF NEEDED. INGESTION: GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING, BY
STICK ING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>200F
Extinguishing Media:CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICALS
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER FOG TO COOL CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER USE WELDING/CUTTING TORCH ON/NEAR
DRUM, EVEN EMPTY.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF TLVS ARE
EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST) TO MAINTAIN
EXPOSURE
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY PRODUCTS: CO, CO2 UPON THERMAL
DECOMPOSITION.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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