1,3-BUTANEDIOL 1182
October 1997
1,3-Butylene glycol
CAS No: 107-88-0
1,3-Dihydroxybutane
RTECS No: EK0440000
Methyltrimethylene glycol
UN No:
C4H10O2 / CH3CHOHCH2CH2OH
EC No:
Molecular mass: 90.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, alcohol-resistant foam,
FIRE
water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
Cough. Ventilation. Fresh air, rest.
Inhalation
Redness. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Rinse and then wash skin with
water and soap.
Stinging sensation. Redness. Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water
Ingestion
work. to drink. Rest.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable Symbol
containers as far as possible. Wash away R:
remainder with plenty of water. S:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H 1; F 1; R 0;
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1182 1,3-BUTANEDIOL
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of Exposure
COLOURLESS, VISCOUS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
its vapour.
Occupational Exposure Limits
Inhalation Risk
TLV not established.
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
substance at 20C.
Effects of Short-term Exposure
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory
tract.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 207.5C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.2
Relative density (water = 1): 1.00 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20C (air = 1): 1.0
Solubility in water: good Flash point: 121C
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20C: 8 Auto-ignition temperature: 394C
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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