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SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ARCOSOLV® DPNB
Product Number: 000000000000499033
Chemical Family: Aliphatic Propylene Glycol Ethers
CAS Number: 29911-28-2
Chemical Name: Dipropylene Glycol Butoxy Ether
Synonyms: Dipropylene Glycol Butoxy Ether, Dipropylene Glycol Normal Butyl Ether, DPNB
Manufacturer Business Contact
Lyondell Chemical Company Customer Service 888 777-0232
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SECTION 2 : COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name CAS # EU Inventory Concentration Wt.%* Risk Symbol
Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether 29911-28-2 249-951-5 > 98.0 None None
* Concentration of gaseous products or materials is given in Mole %
Compositions given are typical values not specifications.
SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
This material is NOT HAZARDOUS by OSHA Hazard Communication definition.
Signal Word
Caution.
Hazards
Slight ingestion hazard. Slight eye irritant.
HMIS®
NFPA®
1
0 0 Health 1
Flammability 1
Reactivity 0
Physical State
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Liquid.
Color
Clear, colorless.
Odor
Mild odor.
Odor Threshold
No value available.
Potential Health Effects
Routes of Exposure
Eye Skin. Inhalation
Signs and Symptoms of Acute Exposure
See component summary.
� Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether 29911-28-2
Slight eye irritant.
Skin
No significant signs or symptoms indicative of any health hazard are expected to occur as a result of skin contact. Not
expected to be a skin absorption hazard.
Inhalation
Short term health effects are not expected from vapor generated at ambient temperature.
Eye
May cause minor eye irritation.
Ingestion
This material may be a slight health hazard if ingested in large quantities.
Chronic Health Effects
See component summary.
� Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether 29911-28-2
Available information suggests potential minor liver effects in animals exposed to dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether via oral
route.
Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
General
After adequate first aid, no further treatment is required unless symptoms reappear.
Skin
Promptly remove soiled clothing/wash thoroughly before reuse. Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and water. Seek
medical attention if discomfort persists.
Inhalation
If overcome by exposure, remove victim to fresh air immediately. Give oxygen or artificial respiration as needed. Obtain
emergency medical attention.
Eye
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Thoroughly flush the eyes with large amounts of clean low-pressure water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the
upper and lower eyelids. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Ingestion
If large quantity swallowed, give lukewarm water (pint/ 1/2 litre) if victim completely conscious/alert. Do not induce vomiting.
Risk of damage to lungs exceeds poisoning risk. Obtain emergency medical attention.
Note to Physician
If ingested, following gastric emptying, either by induced vomiting or gastric lavage with cuffed endotracheal tube in place,
administer an aqueous slurry of activated charcoal followed by a cathartic. Treat symptomatically. Treatment of
overexposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Classification
OSHA/NFPA Class IIIB combustible liquid.
Flash Point:
~ 100 °C (212 °F) (SETA)
Auto-Ignition Temperature
No Data Available.
Lower Flammable Limit
No Data Available.
Upper Flammable Limit
No Data Available.
Extinguishing Media
Suitable: SMALL FIRE: Use dry chemicals, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam LARGE FIRE: Use water spray,
water fog or alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable: Do not use solid water stream.
Protection of Firefighters
Protective Equipment/Clothing: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural
firefighters protective clothing will only provide limited protection.
Fire Fighting Guidance: Fine sprays/mists may be combustible at temperatures below normal flash point. Heat from fire
can generate flammable vapor. Vapors may be heavier than air. Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose
holders or monitor nozzles. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Cool containers with flooding
quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or
discoloration of tank. Always stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide and other toxic vapors.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Release Response
Eliminate all sources of ignition. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce
vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
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For industrial use only. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. The potential for peroxide formation is enhanced
when these solvents are used in processes such as distillation. Use only non-sparking tools. Properly ground containers
before beginning transfer. When transferring ARCOSOLV products and other propylene glycol ethers with flash points at or
below 60 ºC (140 ºF) into fixed site vessels, the vessel should be purged and inerted prior to transfer. ARCOSOLV products
and other propylene glycol ethers may be transferred into air atmospheres if the temperature of the product and the ambient
temperature within the shipping container are both at least 16.7 ºC (30 ºF) less than the product's flash point. After loading,
nitrogen blanketing is required if the contents of the transportation container could exceed a temperature of 16.7 ºC (30 ºF)
less than the product flash point during any subsequent transportation activities. If the product flash point is less than 16.7
ºC (30 ºF) above either the ambient temperature of the transportation container or the storage temperature of the product,
the container should be purged and inerted with nitrogen prior to loading and nitrogen blanketed after loading. Handle
empty containers with care. Flammable/combustible residue remains after emptying. Isolate, vent, drain, wash and purge
systems or equipment before maintenance or repair. Use adequate personal protective equipment. Observe precautions
pertaining to confined space entry.
Storage
Store in properly lined steel/stainless steel to avoid slight discoloration from mild steel/copper. Some plastics/rubbers are
attacked by Glycol Ethers/Ether Esters. This product will absorb water if exposed to air. Storage under nitrogen
atmosphere is recommended to minimize possible formation of highly reactive peroxides. Store only in tightly closed,
properly vented containers away from heat, sparks, open flame and strong oxidizing agents.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Either local exhaust or general room ventilation is usually required. If handling results in mist/aerosol and/or high
temperatures, special ventilation may be required to avoid exceeding exposure standard and/or to prevent flammable
mixtures, which can form below flash point.
Personal Protection
Inhalation A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 or ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be
followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use. If exposure can even approach the occupational exposure
limit(s), use only approved supplied air respirator operated in a positive pressure mode.
Skin Wear chemical resistant gloves such as: Neoprene. Not normally considered a skin hazard. Where use can result in
skin contact, practice good personal hygiene. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before
eating, drinking, smoking, and when leaving work.
Eye Eye protection such as chemical splash goggles and/or face shield must be worn when possibility exists for eye contact
due to splashing or spraying liquid, airborne particles, or vapor.
Additional Remarks
Selection of appropriate personal protective equipment should be based on an evaluation of the performance
characteristics of the protective equipment relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and
the hazards and/or potential hazards that may be encountered during use. Emergency eye wash fountains and safety
showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. Use good personal hygiene practices.
Promptly remove soiled clothing/wash thoroughly before reuse. Shower after work using plenty of soap and water.
Occupational Exposure Limits
Component Name Source / Date Value Type Notation
Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether US (ACGIH) / 2002 N/L
US (OSHA) / 2002 N/L
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Liquid. Clear, colorless.
Odor: Mild odor.
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Odor Threshold: No value available.
pH: No Data Available.
Boiling Point/Boiling Range: ~ 229 °C (444.2 °F) @ 760 mm Hg
Freezing Point/Melting Point: ~ -75 °C (-103 °F)
Flash Point: ~ 100 °C (212 °F) (SETA)
Auto-ignition: No Data Available.
Flammability: OSHA/NFPA Class IIIB combustible liquid.
Lower Flammable Limit: No Data Available.
Upper Flammable Limit: No Data Available.
Explosive Properties: No Data Available.
Oxidizing Properties: No Data Available.
Vapor Pressure: < 459 kPa / 0.1 mm Hg @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Evaporation Rate: No Data Available.
Relative Density: ~ 0.91 @ 25 °C (77 °F) (Water = 1.0 at 4°C (39.2°F))
Relative Vapor Density: ~ 6.6 (Air = 1.0 at 15 - 20°C/59 - 68°F)
Viscosity: No Data Available.
Solubility (Water): Moderate (1 to less than 10 Percent).
Partition Coefficient (Kow): No Data Available.
Additional Physical and Chemical Properties: Hygroscopic.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid
Extended contact with air or oxygen. The potential for peroxide formation is enhanced when these solvents are used in
processes such as distillation. Heat, sparks, open flame, other ignition sources, and oxidizing conditions. Ignition may
occur at temperatures below those published in the literature as autoignition or ignition temperatures.
Substances to Avoid
Air or oxygen. Strong acids. Strong oxidizing agents.
Decomposition Products
Incomplete combustion may produce carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
Hazardous Polymerization
Not expected to occur.
Reactions with Air and Water
Not expected to occur.
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SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Summary
Information available on the chronic health effects from long-term exposure to this material are limited to 13-week studies
using oral and dermal exposure routes and dose levels of up to 1,000 mg/kg/day. Available information suggests potential
minor liver effects in animals exposed to approximately 900-1,000 mg/kg/day by either the oral or dermal route. No
evidence of developmental toxicity was noted with dermal administration of up to 910 mg/kg/day. In vitro and in vivo
mutagenicity tests were negative.
COMPONENT INFORMATION
� Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether 29911-28-2
Acute Toxicity - Lethal Doses
LD50 (Oral) Rat 3700 - 4400 MG/KG
Mouse 2,160 MG/KG
LD50 (Skin) Rabbit. 5157 MG/KG
Target Organ Effects
Eye.
Carcinogenicity
Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
See component summary.
Environmental Fate and Pathway
See component summary.
COMPONENT INFORMATION
� Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether 29911-28-2
Ecotoxicity
No Data Available.
Environmental Fate and Pathway
No Data Available.
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Other Adverse Effects
No Data Available.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Contaminated product, soil, water, container residues and spill cleanup materials may be hazardous wastes. Comply with
applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper Shipping Name
NON_REG GLYCOL ETHERS, NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED (Dipropylene Glycol
Butoxy Ether)
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory Status
Country Inventory
Australia AICS X
X = All components are included or are otherwise
Canada DSL X
exempt from inclusion on this inventory.
Canada NDSL
China IECS X
European Union EINECS X
European Union ELINCS
European Union NLP C = Contact Lyondell/Equistar by e-mail at
product.safety@lyondell.com or
Japan ENCS X
product.safety@equistarchem.com for additional
Korea ECL X
information.
Philippines PICCS X
United States TSCA X
If identified components of this product are listed under the TSCA 12(b) Export Notification rule, they will be listed below.
SARA 302/304
No chemicals in this material with known CAS numbers are subject to the reporting requirements of CERCLA.
SARA 311/312
Based upon available information, this material is not classified as a health and/or physical hazard according to Section 311
& 312.
SARA 313
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the De Minimis reporting
levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313 and 40 CFR 372.
Component Reporting Threshold
State Reporting
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This material is not known to contain any chemicals currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxins under California
Proposition 65 at levels which would be subject to the proposition.
Massachusetts Substances List (MSL) - Extraordinarily hazardous substances must be identified when present in materials
at levels greater than state specified criterion. The criterion is >= 0.0001%. Hazardous Substances (MSL-HS) on the MSL
must be identified when present in materials at greater than the state specified criterion. The criterion is >= 1%.
Components with CAS numbers present in this material, at levels specified in Section 2 - Composition do not require
reporting under the statute.
Hazardous Substances listed by the State of Pennsylvania must be identified when present in materials at levels greater
than the state specified criterion. The criterion is >= 1%. Components with CAS numbers in this material at a level which
could require reporting under the statute are:
� Propylene Glycol / CAS# 57-55-6.
� Dipropylene Glycol / CAS# 25265-71-8.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Latest Revision(s)
Revised Section(s): 2 Date of Revision: September 5 2003
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