1,2-BUTANEDIOL 0395
March 1996
1,2-Butylene glycol
CAS No: 584-03-2
1,2-Dihydroxybutane
RTECS No: EK0380000
C4H10O2 / CH3CH2CH(OH)CH2OH
UN No:
Molecular mass: 90.1
EC No:
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 90C explosive vapour/air Above 90C use a closed system,
EXPLOSION
mixtures may be formed. ventilation.
EXPOSURE PREVENT GENERATION OF
MISTS!
Ventilation. Fresh air, rest.
Inhalation
Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Redness. Pain. Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
Ingestion
Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. work. attention.
Nausea (further see Inhalation).
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb Symbol
remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and R:
remove to safe place. S:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0; Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.
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0395 1,2-BUTANEDIOL
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of Exposure
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation
and by ingestion.
Chemical Dangers
Inhalation Risk
Reacts with strong oxidants.
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very
slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20C.
Occupational Exposure Limits
TLV not established.
Effects of Short-term Exposure
The substance irritates the eyes. Exposure at high level could
cause lowering of consciousness.
Effects of Long-term or Repeated Exposure
The substance may have effects on the kidneys, if ingested,
resulting in tissue lesions and kidney impairment.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 194C Vapour pressure, Pa at 20C: 10
Melting point: -114C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.1
Relative density (water = 1): 1.01 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20C (air = 1): 1.00
Solubility in water: very good Flash point: 90C
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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LEGAL NOTICE
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