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ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
ICSC: 0059
Peer-Review Status: 05.08.2003 Validated
2-Butoxyethanol
Monobutyl glycol ether
Butyl oxitol
EGBE
Butyl cellosolve 
CAS #: 111-76-2 RTECS #: KJ8575000
UN #: 2810
EC #: 603-014-00-0
EINECS #: 203-905-0
 		    Formula: 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.  Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. 
EXPLOSION Above 60°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  Above 60°C use a closed system and 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.  Use 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.  Wear 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 refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. Further see Inhalation.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . 

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

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

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

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

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 20ppm as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK (sum of concentrations in air of 2-butoxyethanol and 2-butoxyethyl acetate): 10 ppm, 49 mg/m³; Carcinogen category: 4; Peak limitation category: I(2); Pregnancy risk group: C; Skin absorption (H); (DFG 2007). 

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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