ICSC 0788 - DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

ICSC: 0788
_{April 2004}

2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Diglycol monobutyl ether
Butoxydiglycol
DEGBE

CAS No: 112-34-5
RTECS No: KJ9100000
EC No: 603-096-00-8

C₈H₁₈O₃ / CH₃(CH₂)₃OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 162.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 78°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 78°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		Ventilation. Local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety spectacles.	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 work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	Xi Symbol R: 36 S: (2-)24-26

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0	Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK: 100 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: I(1); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2003).	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 230°C Melting point: -68°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.95 Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6 Flash point: 78°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 223°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-9.4 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.3

NOTES

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Butyl Carbitol, Butyl Dioxitol, Butyl ethyl Cellosolve, DB Glycol Ether, Dowanol DB, Ektasolve DB and Polysolv DB are trade names.

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