ICSC 0789 - DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE	ICSC: 0789 (April 2004)
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol acetate Butyl carbitol acetate Diglycol monobutyl ether acetate DEGBEA

CAS #: 124-17-4

EC Number: 204-685-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE

ICSC: 0789

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₄ Molecular mass: 204.3 Boiling point: 245-247°C Melting point: -32°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.98 Solubility in water, g/100ml 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

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₄
Molecular mass: 204.3
Boiling point: 245-247°C
Melting point: -32°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.98
Solubility in water, g/100ml 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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: 85 mg/m³, 10 ppm; peak limitation category: I(1); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
See ICSC 0788. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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