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 IRRITATION. INGESTION: GI IRRITATION & MODERATELY
TOXIC. SKIN: PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION,
DERMATITIS. 2-BUTOXYETHANOL IS READIL Y ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN
CONTACT, MAY CAUSE BLOOD EFFECTS & INJURY TO LIVER & KIDNEY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BLURRED VISION, REDNESS, HEADACHE,
NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, GI IRRITATION, 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
STICKI NG FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. 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 CLOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER USE WELDING/CUTTING TORCH ON/NEAR
DRUM, EVEN EMPTY.
Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA.
ABSORB ON SOLID ABSORBENT & SHOVEL INTO CONTAINERS. FLUSH W/WATER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BETWEEN 40-120F. NEVER USE
WELDING/CUTTING TORCH ON/NEAR DRUM, EVEN EMPTY.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING SPRAY MISTS.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF TLVS ARE
EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL &/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE
BELOW TLV.
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:CO, CO2 UPON THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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