ICSC 0059 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

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ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

ICSC: 0059
_{May 2003}

2-Butoxyethanol
Monobutyl glycol ether
Butyl oxitol
EGBE
Butyl cellosolve

CAS No: 111-76-2
RTECS No: KJ8575000
UN No: 2810
EC No: 603-014-00-0

C₆H₁₄O₂ / CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 118.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 60°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 60°C closed system, ventilation.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
Inhalation	Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Weakness.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. (Further see Inhalation).	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.	Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. (Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.	Xn Symbol R: 20/21/22-36/38 S: (2-)36/37-46 UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: III	Airtight. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-III NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0	Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Cool. Keep in the dark.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
The substance can form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: (as TWA) 20 ppm; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 20 ppm, 98 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: II(4); skin absorption (H); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin, and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, blood, kidneys and liver.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 171°C
Melting point: -75°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.90
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.10
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03
Flash point: 60°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 238°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1 at 93°C-12.7 at 135°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.830

NOTES

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

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