ICSC 1182 - 1,3-BUTANEDIOL

1,3-BUTANEDIOL	ICSC: 1182 (October 1997)
1,3-Butylene glycol 1,3-Dihydroxybutane Methyltrimethylene glycol

CAS #: 107-88-0

EC Number: 203-529-7

	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	Cough.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Stinging sensation. 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. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

1,3-BUTANEDIOL

ICSC: 1182

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS VISCOUS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₄H₁₀O₂ / CH₃CHOHCH₂CH₂OH Molecular mass: 90.1 Boiling point: 207.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.00 Solubility in water: good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 8 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.2 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 121°C Auto-ignition temperature: 394°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VISCOUS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₄H₁₀O₂ / CH₃CHOHCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 90.1
Boiling point: 207.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.00
Solubility in water: good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 8
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.2
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 121°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 394°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

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

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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