ICSC 1150 - n-BUTYL ETHER

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n-BUTYL ETHER

ICSC: 1150
_{April 1994}

Di-n-butyl ether
1,1'-Oxybis(butane)
1-Butoxybutane

CAS No: 142-96-1
RTECS No: EK5425000
UN No: 1149
EC No: 603-054-00-9

C₈H₁₈O / (CH₃(CH₂)₃)O
Molecular mass: 130.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. NO contact with hot surfaces.	AFFF, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 25°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 25°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
Inhalation	Cough. Drowsiness. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	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	Burning sensation. Nausea. Sore throat.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.	Xi Symbol R: 10-36/37/38-52/53 S: (2-)61 UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Pack Group: III	Airtight.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1149 or 30GF1-III NFPA Code: H 2; F 3; R 0	Fireproof. Separated from incompatible materials: see Chemical Dangers. Cool. Keep in the dark. Store only if stabilized.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers
As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

Chemical dangers
The substance can form explosive peroxides, especially in anhydrous form. Reacts with oxidants. Reacts violently with nitrogen trichloride (NCl₃).

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.

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

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 irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and liver.

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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 142°C
Melting point: -95°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Solubility in water: none (<0.1 g/100 ml)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.64
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 25°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 194°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-7.6
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.08 (calc)

This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections EU classification, Emergency Response.

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