International Chemical Safety Cards

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ICSC: 0788
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Diglycol monobutyl ether
Butoxydiglycol
C8H18O3 / CH2(CH2)3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH
Molecular mass: 162.2
CAS # 112-34-5
RTECS # KJ9100000
ICSC # 0788
EC # 603-096-00-8
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 78°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 78°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE


  • INHALATION

    		• Ventilation. Local exhaust.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• Dry skin.
    		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Pain.
    		Safety goggles, or face shield.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION
    		• Headache. Vomiting.
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
    		Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Keep in the dark.

    Xi symbol
    R: 36
    S: (2-)26
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0788 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ICSC: 0788

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS LIQUID

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.
    MAK: 100 mg/m3; (1996)


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

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

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the blood.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 230°C
    Melting point: -68°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 0.95
    Solubility in water: miscible
    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
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found. Butyl Carbitol, Butyl Dioxitol, Butyl ethyl Cellosolve, DB Glycol Ether, Dowanol DB, Ektasolve DB and Polysolv DB are trade names.
    NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0788 DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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