ICSC 0788 - DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER	ICSC: 0788 (April 2004)
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol Diglycol monobutyl ether Butoxydiglycol DEGBE

CAS #: 112-34-5

EC Number: 203-961-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 78°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 78°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation. Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	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
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

ICSC: 0788

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: C₈H₁₈O₃ / CH₃(CH₂)₃OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH Molecular mass: 162.2 Boiling point: 230°C Melting point: -68°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.95 Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6 Flash point: 78°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 223°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-9.4 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.3

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: C₈H₁₈O₃ / CH₃(CH₂)₃OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 162.2
Boiling point: 230°C
Melting point: -68°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.95
Solubility in water: very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6
Flash point: 78°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 223°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-9.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.3

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster. 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 irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 10 ppm as TWA. MAK: 67 mg/m³, 10 ppm; peak limitation category: I(1); pregnancy risk group: C. EU-OEL: 67.5 mg/m³, 10 ppm as TWA; 101.2 mg/m³, 15 ppm as STEL

ENVIRONMENT

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 36; S: (2)-24-26

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