2-BUTOXYETHYL ACETATE (ICSC)

2-BUTOXYETHYL ACETATE	ICSC: 0839

Date of Peer Review: November 2003

Butyl glycol acetate
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate
2- Butoxyethanol acetate
Butyl cellosolve acetate

CAS #	112-07-2	C₈H₁₆O₃ / C₄H₉OCH₂CH₂OOCCH₃
RTECS #	KJ8925000	Molecular mass: 160.2
UN #
EC #	607-038-00-2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 71°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 71°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
Inhalation	Cough. Headache. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Nausea.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Dry skin.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Vomiting. (Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.)

EU Classification
Symbol: Xn
R: 20/21
S: (2-)-24
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

NFPA Code: H 1; F 2; R 0;

Separated from strong oxidants, and strong bases. Cool. Keep in the dark.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 1999

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2-BUTOXYETHYL ACETATE

ICSC: 0839

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants and strong bases, causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 20 ppm as TWA; A3; (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: 20 ppm, 130 mg/mł, H; Peak limitation category: II(4); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2003).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The vapour is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure far above the OEL may result in unconsciousness. The substance may cause effects on the blood, resulting in lesions of blood cells and kidney impairment.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the blood, resulting in anaemia and kidney impairment.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 192°C
Melting point: -64°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.94
Solubility in water: moderate (1.7 g/100 ml at 20°C)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 31
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.5

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 71°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 340°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9 (93°C) - 8.5 (135°C)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.51

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

Š IPCS, CEC 1999

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       Toxicological Abbreviations