ICSC 0789 - DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE

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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE

ICSC: 0789
_{April 2004}

2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol acetate
Butyl carbitol acetate
Diglycol monobutyl ether acetate
DEGBEA

CAS No: 124-17-4
RTECS No: KJ9275000

C₁₀H₂₀O₄
Molecular mass: 204.3

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	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 liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
NFPA Code: H1; F1; 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 not established.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and the skin. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 245-247°C
Melting point: -32°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.98
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 6.5
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 5.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 105°C c.c
Auto-ignition temperature: 290°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6-10.7
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.9

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

Ektasolve DB acetate is a trade name.
In addition see ICSC 0788 Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether.
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

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