PROPYLENE GLYCOL n-BUTYL ETHER 1614
October 2005
CAS No: 5131-66-8 1-Butoxy-2-propanol
n-Butoxypropanol
RTECS No: UA7700000
C7H16O2 / CH3CH(OH)CH2O(CH2)3CH3
EC No: 603-052-00-8
Molecular mass: 132.23
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. Water spray, foam, powder, carbon
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 63/C explosive vapour/air Above 63/C use a closed system,
mixtures may be formed. ventilation, and explosion-proof
electrical equipment.
EXPOSURE
Inhalation Ventilation. Fresh air, rest.
Skin Redness. Pain. Protective gloves. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth.
work.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb Xi Symbol
remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and R: 36/38
remove to safe place. Then wash away with plenty of S: (2)
water.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Keep in the dark. Separated from strong oxidants.
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1614 PROPYLENE GLYCOL n-BUTYL ETHER
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin,
ODOUR. and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers Inhalation risk
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
with strong oxidants. concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
substance at 20/C.
Occupational exposure limits
Effects of short-term exposure
TLV not established.
MAK not established. The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 171/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.007
Flash point: 63 /C c.c.
Melting point: below -75/C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.879 at 25/C Auto-ignition temperature: 260/C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1 at 80 /C. - 8.4 at 145 /C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml : 6 (moderate)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25/C: 0.187 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.15 (calculated)
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.55
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
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