ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER 0059
May 2003
2-Butoxyethanol
CAS No: 111-76-2
Monobutyl glycol ether
RTECS No: KJ8575000
Butyl oxitol
UN No: 2810
EGBE
EC No: 603-014-00-0
Butyl cellosolve
C6H14O2 / CH3(CH2)2CH2OCH2CH2OH
Molecular mass: 118.2
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.
Above 60/C explosive vapour/air Above 60/C closed system, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
mixtures may be formed. ventilation. cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE PREVENT GENERATION OF
MISTS!
Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation
Headache. Nausea. Weakness. breathing protection. attention.
MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
(Further see Inhalation). clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.
Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Safety goggles or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to
Ingestion
Nausea. Vomiting. (Further see work. drink. Refer for medical attention.
Inhalation).
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable Xn Symbol Airtight. Do not transport with food
containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder R: 20/21/22-36/38 and feedstuffs.
with plenty of water. Remove all ignition sources. S: (2-)36/37-46
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic UN Hazard Class: 6.1
gases and vapours. UN Pack Group: III
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-III Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Cool. Keep in the dark.
NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0
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0059 ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and
through the skin, and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance can form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong
oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly
on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
Occupational exposure limits
Effects of short-term exposure
TLV: (as TWA) 20 ppm; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with
unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004). The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the
MAK: 20 ppm, 98 mg/m3; Peak limitation category: II(4); skin respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the
absorption (H); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004). central nervous system, blood, kidneys and liver.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 171/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.03
Melting point: -75/C Flash point: 60/C c.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 0.90 Auto-ignition temperature: 238/C
Solubility in water: miscible Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1 at 93/C-12.7 at 135/C
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 0.10 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.830
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.1
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
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