MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Identification
Head Cleaning Solvent for SolaChrome HR庐 Inks
Product Name:
Commonly used in the following printer(s):
DisplayMaker 72s
Product Number: 0900992 series part number
Chemical Name: Ethylene glycol butyl ether acetate
Chemical Family: Glycol Ether Solvent
CAS Number: 112-07-2
Company Identification
MacDermid ColorSpan Corporation
7090 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA
In case of exposure, please contact local Poison Control Center
Emergency phone for spills, leaks, fire, exposure or accident call
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 or 1-703-527-3887
Product information: (800) 925-0563
Revision Date: 01/08/04
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENTS CAS No. CONTENTS EINECS SYMBOL RISK No.
2-BUTOXYETHYL ACETATE 112-07-2 60-100 % 203-933-3 Xn 20/21
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Irritating to eyes and skin.
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) Codes:
Health Hazard (Blue): 1
Flammability Hazard (RED): 2
Physical Hazard (Yellow): 0
Personal Protection Equipment: B 鈥? eye protection and gloves
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly
wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eyelids. Continue to rinse for at
least 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove affected person from source of contamination. Promptly wash
contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water. Promptly remove clothing
if soaked through and wash as above. Get prompt medical attention.
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INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly. Drink plenty of water.
Get medical attention immediately.
INHALATION: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Perform artificial
respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep the affected person warm and at rest.
Get prompt medical attention.
GENERALITIES: Give nothing by mouth to an unconscious person. If breathing is
irregular or has stopped, give artificial respiration. In all cases of doubt or if
symptoms persist, seek medical attention and show this sheet to the doctor.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
NFPA RATING
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, fog or mist.
Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemicals, sand, FLAMMABILITY
dolomite etc. Foam.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Cool containers
2
exposed to flames with water until well after the
fire is out. Keep run-off water out of sewers and 1 0
HEALTH REACTIVITY
water sources. Dike for water control.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Not available.
CONDITIONS OF FLAMMABILITY: Heat, sparks, or
flame. Liquid is a Class III-A combustible.
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: 8.54% OTHER
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: 0.88%
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 280o C
EXPLOSION DATA 鈥? SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: Not available.
EXPLOSION DATA 鈥? SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Not available.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS DURING SPILL: Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Avoid breathing
vapors.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Do not allow to enter drains or effluent systems.
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Clean-up personnel should use respiratory and/or liquid
contact protection. Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and
smoking. Ventilate. Collect and contain spilled material in a chemical absorbent
(clay-based material, universal binder, etc.).
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Keep away from heat, sparks, ignition sources and open flame. Avoid any
contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapors, ventilate well. Use approved
respirator if air contamination is above accepted level. Wear splash goggles and
latex or rubber gloves and also a rubber apron when handling large quantities.
STORAGE: Keep containers tightly closed. Prolonged contact with air may cause
formation of explosive peroxides. Store away from traffic and out of reach of
children. Store isolated from oxidizing materials.
Storage temperature: Standard room temperature (68 degrees Fahrenheit).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
INGREDIENT NAME CAS No. STD LT EXP(8 hrs) ST EXP(15 min)
2-BUTOXYETHYL ACETATE 112-07-2 OES Not Available
OES = Occupational Exposure Standard
PROCESS CONTROL MEASURES: Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to
permissible exposure level. Provide eyewash station.
VENTILATION: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Appropriate protective gloves must be used if there is a risk of
direct contact or splash. Use protective gloves made of: Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA).
Multi-layer material (eg 4H, Saranex). Unsuitable materials: Rubber (natural,
latex). Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
EYE PROTECTION: Wear splash-proof eye goggles to prevent any possibility of eye
contact. Available emergency eyewash station is recommended.
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OTHER PROTECTION: Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid
contact and repeated or prolonged vapor contact.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Avoid contamination of food, drink, etc. No smoking when
handling. Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating. Promptly remove
any clothing that becomes wet. Isolate contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
COLORS: Colorless
ODOR: Characteristic, Ester, Solvent
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available.
pH VALUE: Not applicable. Product does not dissociate in water
SOLUBILITY: Soluble in most organic solvents. Slightly soluble in water.
SOLUBILITY VALUE (g/100g H2O/20掳C): Not available.
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not available.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Water=1): 0.935 - 0.942 @ 20 掳C
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): Not available.
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.31 mbar @ 20 掳C
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available.
VISCOSITY: Not available.
FREEZING POINT (掳C): -64
BOILING POINT (掳C): 184 - 195 @ 760mmHg
FLASH POINT (掳C): 78 FLASH POINT METHOD: Closed cup
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE (掳C): 280
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents. Upon exposure to air,
product may slowly degrade, forming peroxides, which can be unstable.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Peroxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY DATA:
Unless otherwise specified:
SENSITIZATION TO PRODUCT: Not available.
CARCINOGENICITY: Not available.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not available.
TERATOGENICITY: Not available.
MUTAGENICITY: Not available.
NAME OF TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: Not available.
2-BUTOXYETHYL ACETATE 112-07-2
LD50(Rat)Oral 2400 mg/kg LD50(Rabbit)Skin 1500 mg/kg
INHALATION: Difficulty in breathing
SKIN: Irritating to skin.
EYES: Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL DATA:
Acute toxicity LC50 24 hours Daphnia 150 mg/l
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Little danger for inhibition of biosludge in sewage plants.
DEGRADABILITY: Readily biodegradable.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS: The advice in this paragraph is of a general nature only. This
product must be disposed of via a licensed contractor and shall be disposed of in
accordance with federal, provincial, state, and local environmental control
regulations. This product, if unaltered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a
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permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous waste regulatory authority.
Do not allow this strongly colored product to enter an effluent system. Dispose of
containers as special waste.
GENERAL/CLEANING: Refer to Section 7 before handling the product or containers.
European Waste Catalogue Number (EWC) 08 03 12
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
GENERAL: Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABEL FOR SUPPLY:
HARMFUL
RISK PHRASES:
R-20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
SAFETY PHRASES:
S-36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S-60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
EC DIRECTIVES: Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45 and its amendments.
Dangerous Substance Directive 67/548.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
INFORMATION SOURCES: Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials Report, N.Sax
et.al.
R-PHRASES (Full Text): R-20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material
designated herein. It does not relate to use in combination with any other
material or in any process. The information contained herein is based upon data
obtained from the manufacturer and/or recognized technical sources. This
information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all-inclusive and
shall be used only as a guide. Since the condition of handling and use are beyond
our control, MacDermid ColorSpan Corporation assumes no liability for loss or
injury resulting from the use of this product or the information herein. All
chemicals may present unknown health hazards and should be used with caution. No
representation or warranties, either expressed or implied, of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose or any other nature are made hereunto with respect
to the information contained herein or the product to which the information refers.
It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information
for the adoption of necessary safety precautions and/or compliance with federal,
provincial, state, and local laws and regulations.
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