ICSC 1104 - 1,4-BUTANEDIOL

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1,4-BUTANEDIOL	ICSC: 1104 (March 1999)
1,4-Butylene glycol 1,4-Dihydroxybutane 1,4-Tetramethylene glycol Tetramethylene 1,4-diol

CAS #: 110-63-4

EC Number: 203-786-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Drowsiness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

1,4-BUTANEDIOL

ICSC: 1104

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₄H₁₀O₂ / HO(CH₂)₄OH Molecular mass: 90.1 Boiling point: 228°C Melting point: 20°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.02 Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, Pa at 38°C: <133 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.1 Flash point: 121°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 350°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₄H₁₀O₂ / HO(CH₂)₄OH
Molecular mass: 90.1
Boiling point: 228°C
Melting point: 20°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.02
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 38°C: <133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.1
Flash point: 121°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 350°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in narcosis.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in narcosis.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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