MSDS No.: BE651
Material Safety Data Sheet Variant: U.S.A.-EN
Version No: 1.3
Validation Date: 01/16/2002
ARCOSOLV庐 PTB
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ARCOSOLV庐 PTB
Product Number: 000000000000499228
Chemical Name: Propylene Glycol t-Butyl Ether
CAS Number: 57018-52-7
Chemical Family: Propylene Glycol Ethers
Synonyms: 1-T-Butoxy-2-Propanol, Propylene Glycol t-Butyl Ether, 1-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)-2-Propanol,
PTB
Lyondell Chemical Company
Manufacturer: Telephone Numbers:
Emergency: CHEMTREC 800 424-9300
One Houston Center, Suite 1600
1221 McKinney St. LYONDELL 800-245-4532
P.O. Box 2583
Houston Texas 77252-2583
Non-Emergency: CUSTOMER SERVICE
888 777-0232
PRODUCT SAFETY
800 700-0946
SECTION 2 : Composition/Information on Ingredients
Concentration by Wt./Mol%
Avg. Min. Max.
Component Name: CAS #. EU Inventory Number:
1-tert-Butoxy-2-Propanol 57018-52-7 ELINCS 406-180-0 99.0
SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview This material is HAZARDOUS by OSHA Hazard Communication definition.
Signal Word: WARNING.
Hazards: Flammable liquid. Severe eye irritant. Inhalation hazard. Ingestion hazard. Skin irritant.
Slight skin absorption hazard.
HMIS庐
NFPA 2
1 0 Health 2
Flammability 2
Reactivity 0
Page 1 of 8
MSDS No.: BE651
Material Safety Data Sheet Variant: U.S.A.-EN
ARCOSOLV庐 PTB Version No: 1.3
Validation Date: 01/16/2002
Physical State: Liquid.
Color: Clear, colorless.
Odor: Ether-like odor.
Potential Health Effects
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation Eye Skin.
Signs and Symptoms
of Acute Exposure: See component summary.
鈥? Severe eye irritant. Slight inhalation hazard. Slight skin irritant. Slight ingestion hazard.
1-tert-Butoxy-2-
Propanol
Skin: Extensive/prolonged or repeated exposure to this material can result in significant
absorption. May cause slight irritation seen as mild local redness.
Inhalation: Prolonged overexposure may cause coughing, shortness of breath, dizziness and
intoxication.
Eye: May cause severe eye irritation.
Ingestion: This material may be a slight health hazard if ingested in large quantities.
Chronic Health See component summary.
Effects:
鈥? 1-tert-Butoxy-2- No known chronic health effects.
Propanol
Conditions
Aggravated by Medical information regarding special health effects is not conclusive.
Exposure:
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
General: After adequate first aid, no further treatment is required unless symptoms reappear.
Inhalation: If overcome by exposure, remove victim to fresh air immediately. Give oxygen or artificial
respiration as needed. Obtain emergency medical attention.
Eye: Immediately flush the eyes with large amounts of clean low-pressure water for at least 15
minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. If pain or irritation persists, promptly
obtain medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing as needed. Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and
water. Flush with lukewarm water for 15 minutes. If sticky, use waterless cleaner first.
Seek medical attention if ill effect or irritation develops.
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.
Physician's
Detoxification Treat symptomatically. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the control of
Procedures: symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
Page 2 of 8
MSDS No.: BE651
Material Safety Data Sheet Variant: U.S.A.-EN
ARCOSOLV庐 PTB Version No: 1.3
Validation Date: 01/16/2002
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability OSHA/NFPA Class II combustible liquid.
Classification:
Flash Point / Method: ~ 44 掳C(112 掳F)(Closed Cup)
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: 373 掳C (703 掳F)
Flammable Limits: LOWER: 1.8 vol%
UPPER: 6.8 vol%
Hazardous
Combustion Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide and other toxic vapors.
Products:
Special Conditions to Fine sprays/mists may be combustible at temperatures below normal flash point. When
Avoid: heated above the flash point, releases flammable vapors. When mixed with air and
exposed to ignition source, vapors can burn in open or explode if confined. Vapors may be
heavier than air. May travel long distances along the ground before igniting and flashing
back to vapor source.
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.
Fire Fighting Protective Equipment/Clothing: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
Instructions: apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters protective clothing will only provide limited
protection.
INSTRUCTIONS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or
monitor nozzles. Move containers form fire area if you can do it without risk. Cool
containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Blanket with alcohol-
resistant foam. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices
or discoloration of tank. Always stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. For massive fire,
use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area
and let fire burn.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Release Response: Eliminate all sources of ignition. All equipment used when handling this product must be
grounded. 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. Use clean non-sparking tools to
collect absorbed material. Dike large spills and place materials in salvage containers.
Water spray may reduce vapor; but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: For industrial use only. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Properly ground
containers before beginning transfer. All electrical equipment should be grounded and
conform to applicable electric codes and regulatory requirements. It is recommended that
any liquid product exposed to air not be highly concentrated by evaporation without first
assuring that no peroxide is present. Use only non-sparking tools. Alternately, positive
Page 3 of 8
MSDS No.: BE651
Material Safety Data Sheet Variant: U.S.A.-EN
ARCOSOLV庐 PTB Version No: 1.3
Validation Date: 01/16/2002
steps should be taken to reduce any accumulated peroxides to a safe level before
concentrating the liquid. Handle empty containers with care. Flammable/combustible
residue remains after emptying. Extinguish all ignition sources. Isolate, vent, drain, wash
and purge systems or equipment before maintenance or repair. Check atmosphere for
explosiveness and oxygen deficiencies. Wear recommended personal protective
equipment. Observe precautions pertaining to confined space entry.
Storage: Store only in tightly closed, properly vented containers away from heat, sparks, open flame
and strong oxidizing agents. Storage under nitrogen atmosphere is recommended to
minimize possible formation of highly reactive peroxides. Store in properly lined
steel/stainless steel to avoid slight discoloration from mild steel/copper. Aluminum (5000
series alloys - U.S. Aluminum Association Standard) showed no corrosion after 30 days
contact with ARCOSOLV庐 PM Acetate, ARCOSOLV庐 DPM, TPM, PTB, or PM at 71掳C
(160掳F). Some plastics/rubbers are attacked by Glycol Ethers/Ether Esters. This product
will absorb water if exposed to air.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Either local exhaust or general room ventilation is usually required.
Controls:
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.
Skin: Wear chemical resistant gloves such as: Butyl rubber. or Viton(TM). Depending on the
conditions of use, protective gloves, apron, boots, head and face protection should be
worn. The equipment must be cleaned thoroughly after each use.
Eye: Eye protection, including both chemical splash goggles and face shield, must be worn
when possibility exists for eye contact due to splashing/spraying liquid, airborne particles,
or vapor.
Other Hygienic Selection of appropriate personal protective equipment should be based on an evaluation
Practices: 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.
Recommended Work
Practices Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or
using toilet facilities. Promptly remove soiled clothing/wash thoroughly before reuse.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
Component Name: Source / Date Value / Units Type Notation Carcinogenic
Listing*
1-tert-Butoxy-2-Propanol US (ACGIH) / 2001 No occupational N/L
exposure limit(s)
have been
established for this
material or its
components.
US (OSHA) / 2001 No occupational
exposure limit(s)
have been
established for this
material or its
components.
Page 4 of 8
MSDS No.: BE651
Material Safety Data Sheet Variant: U.S.A.-EN
ARCOSOLV庐 PTB Version No: 1.3
Validation Date: 01/16/2002
*1 = OSHA 2 = IARC 3 = NTP 4 = Others N/L = Not Listed See Section 11 for more information
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Density: ~ 870 kg/m3, @ (25 掳C/77 掳F)
Specific Gravity: ~ 0.870, @ (25 掳C/77 掳F),
Boiling Point: pH:
~ 151 掳C/304 掳F, @ 760 mm Hg Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure: Viscosity:
~ 4.8 mm Hg, @ (25 掳C /77 掳F) ~ 4 mPa.s, @ (25 掳C/77 掳F),
(Brookfield).
Solubility: Solubility (Water):
Appreciable (10 Percent or more).
Octanol/Water Melting/
Partition Coefficient Freezing
No Data Available.
in Kow: Point: No Data Available.
Dry Point: Evaporatio
No Data Available.
n Rate: ~ 0.3
(butyl acetate = 1)
Other Physical &
Chemical Properties: Hygroscopic. Volatile Characteristics: Slight: 0.1 to 1.0% Additional properties may be
listed in Sections 3 and 5.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: This material is stable when properly handled and stored.
Conditions to Avoid: Extended contact with air or oxygen. Heat, sparks, open flame, other ignition
sources, oxidizing conditions, elevated temperature with dehydrating conditions. In
contact with moisture, this hygroscopic (i.e., absorbs water from the air) material may
degrade or become contaminated.
Incompatibility with: May react with oxygen to form peroxides. However, there is no known evidence that
it has nearly the peroxide forming potential as, for example, diethyl ether, etc.
Dehydrating agents. Strong oxidizing agents.
Decomposition Products: Incomplete combustion carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other toxic gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Not expected to occur.
Reactions with Air and May react with oxygen to form unstable peroxides. Peroxides are thermally unstable
Water: and shock sensitive. However, there is no known evidence that it has nearly the
peroxide forming potential as, for example, diethyl ether, etc.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Page 5 of 8
MSDS No.: BE651
Material Safety Data Sheet Variant: U.S.A.-EN
ARCOSOLV庐 PTB Version No: 1.3
Validation Date: 01/16/2002
Product
Summary: No additional toxicology information is available for this material. (See Component Toxicity
Information).
Component Summary:
1-tert-Butoxy-2-Propanol
LC50 (Inhl)
Rat > 496 PPM 4 HOURS
LD50 (Oral)
Rat 3771 MG/KG
Rabbit > 2000 MG/KG
Target Organ Effects Respiratory system. Eye. Skin.
Repeated Dose Toxicity A three month inhalation study of propylene glycol t-butyl ether in rats gave no
indication of chronic toxicity.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: This material is expected to be non-hazardous to aquatic species.
Toxicity to Fish:/Amphibians
Test type Species Value / Units
LC50 / 72 HOURS Lepomis 1,000 mg/l
macrochirus
Toxicity to Aquatic: Inverterbrates:
Test type Species Value / Units
EC50 / 48 HOURS daphnia 1,000 mg/l
Environmental This material is volatile and water soluble. Theo. BOD 30 - 51% (28 day) (Closed Bottle
Fate: Test)
Bioaccumulation: No relevant studies identified.
Biodegradation: This material is expected to be inherently biodegradable.
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 Flammable Liquid, n.o.s. (1-t-Butoxy-2-Propanol)
Name:
Page 6 of 8
MSDS No.: BE651
Material Safety Data Sheet Variant: U.S.A.-EN
ARCOSOLV庐 PTB Version No: 1.3
Validation Date: 01/16/2002
UN/NA ID: UN 1993
NAER Guidebook: Marine Pollutant: No
128
Labels: Flammable liquid.
DOT Hazard Class: 3, PG III IMDG Hazard
Class: 3, PG III
ADR/VLG Hazard ICAO/IATA
Class: Hazard Class:
3 3, PG III
ADNR/VBG Hazard RID/VSG Hazard
Class: Class:
3 3
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory Advisory: No chemicals in this material with known CAS numbers are subject to the reporting
requirements of CERCLA.
Regulatory Status: All components of this product are listed or are exempt from listing on the TSCA 8(b)
inventory. If identified components of this product are listed under the TSCA 12(b)
Export Notification rule, they will be listed below.
SARA - Section 313
Emissions Reporting: The 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 Summary: Reporting Threshold
SARA - Section 311/312: Based upon available information, this material is classified as the following health
and/or physical hazards according to Section 311 & 312:
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard.
Fire Hazard.
State Reporting:
鈥? 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.
鈥? 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.
Page 7 of 8
MSDS No.: BE651
Material Safety Data Sheet Variant: U.S.A.-EN
ARCOSOLV庐 PTB Version No: 1.3
Validation Date: 01/16/2002
鈥? Special Hazardous Substances (PA-SHS) must be identified when present in
materials at levels greater than the state specified criterion. The criterion is >=
0.01%. Hazardous Substances (PA-HS) must be identified when present in
materials at levels greater than the state specified criterion. The criterion is >= 1%.
Environmental Hazards (PA-EH) must be identified when present in materials at
levels greater than the state specified criterion. The criterion is >= 0.01%.
Components with CAS numbers present in this material, at levels specified in
Section 2 - Composition, do not require reporting under the statute.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER OF
RESPONSIBILITY: This document is generated for the purpose of distributing health, safety, and
environmental data. It is not a specification sheet nor should any displayed data be
construed as a specification. The information on this MSDS was obtained from
sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without
any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness. Some information
presented and conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct test data
on the substance itself. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and
disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge.
For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim
liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with
handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product. If the product is used as a
component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.
Latest Revision(s): Revised Section(s): 14 Date of Revision: December 4 2001
END OF DOCUMENT
Page 8 of 8
|