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Material Safety Data Sheet
Butylene Glycol
Last Revised: 5/19/08
safety glasses. Consult safety representative.
1. Product Identification
Protective Clothing: Wear resistant gloves such as: natural rubber,
Product Name: Butylene Glycol neoprene, to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious
Generic ID: Glycol clothing and boots.
Ingredient(s) & CAS Number(s): 107-88-0 Engineering Controls: Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or
local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below level of overexposure
2. Physical and Chemical Properties (from known, suspected or apparent adverse effects)
Boiling Point: (for product) 405.0 F (207.2 C) @ 760 mmHg 7. Hazards Identification
Vapor Pressure: (for product) .060 mmHg @ 68.00 F
Specific Vapor Density: 3.200 @ Air=1 General: Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through
Evaporation Rate: < 1.00 (N-Butyl Acetate) breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may
Specific Gravity: 1.005 @ 68.00 F include: stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), irritation
Liquid Density: 8.370 lbs/gal @68.00 F (nose, throat, airways), loss of appetite.
1.005 kg/l @ 20.00 C Inhalation: It is possible to breather this material during certain
pH Value: Not Applicable conditions of handling and use (for example, during heating spraying, or
Appearance & Odor: Liquid, Clear, Colorless and Odorless stirring). Breathing small amounts of this material during normal handling is
Physical Form: Neat not likely to cause harmful effects. Breathing large amounts may be harmful.
Eye Contact: May cause mild irritation. Symptoms include stinging,
tearing and redness
3. Stability and Reactivity
Skin Contact: May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms may include
Chemical Stability: Stable redness and burning of skin
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with: nitric acid, strong mineral acids, Ingestion: Swallowing small amounts of this material during handling
strong oxidizing agents is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be
Hazardous Decomposition: May form: butadiene, carbon dioxide harmful.
and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons
Hazardous Polymerization: Product will not undergo hazardous
8. First Aid Measures
polymerization
Eyes: If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and
4. Handling and Storage into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water while holding eyelids apart. If
symptoms persist or there is any visual difficulty, seek medical attention.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and
emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid and or solid), all water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before
hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. reuse.
Inhalation: If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure
and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is
5. Accidental Release Measures
difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate
Small Spill: Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent, or other medical attention.
absorbent material and transfer to hood. Ingestion: Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or
Large Spill: Prevent run-off to sewers, streams or other bodies of water. unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side
If run-off occurs, notify proper authorities as required, that a spill has with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control
occurred. Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave
area of spill until clean-up has been completed. Stop spill as source, dike area individual unattended.
of spill to prevent spreading, pump liquid to salvage tank. Remaining liquid Physician鈥檚 Note: Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or
may be taken up on sand, clay, earth, floor absorbent, or other absorbent organ systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material: lung (for
material and shoveled into container. example, asthma-like conditions).
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection 9. Fire Fighting Measures
Respiratory Protection: If overexposure has been determined or Flash Point: 228.0 F (108.8 C) TCC
documented, a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved air supplied respirator is Auto-ignition Temp: No data
advised in absence of proper environmental control. OSHA regulations also Extinguishing Media: Alcohol foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, dry
permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators under specified conditions. (See your chemical
safety equipment supplier.) Engineering or administrative controls should be Fire Fighting Procedures: Water or foam may cause frothing which
implemented to reduce exposure. can be violent and possible endanger the life of the firefighter. Wear a self-
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece operated in the positive
regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
Personalformulator.com
97 S. Red Willow Rd.
Evanston, WY 82930
US 1-800-426-2457 Ext. 1003
Material Safety Data Sheet
Butylene Glycol
Last Revised: 5/19/08
pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant
personal protective equipment. Refer to the personal protective equipment
section of this MSDS
Fire and Explosion Hazards: No special fire hazards are known to
be associated with this product
Explosive Limit: (for product) Lower 1.9 Upper.0%
Hazardous Products of Combustion: May form butadiene, carbon
dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons
10. Toxicological Information
No Data
11. Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal
regulations.
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
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