International Chemical Safety Cards

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ICSC: 0965
TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
Triglycol monobutyl ether
Butoxytriglycol
2-(2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol
C4H9(OCH2CH2)3OH/C10H22O4
Molecular mass: 206.3
CAS # 143-22-6
RTECS # KJ9450000
ICSC # 0965
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


EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

  • INHALATION
    		• Cough. Irritation.
    		Ventilation.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• MAY BE ABSORBED! Roughness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
  • EYES
    		• Irritation. Pain. Blurred vision. Erosion.
    		Safety spectacles, face shield.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION
    		• Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Nausea.
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.
    		Dry. Ventilation along the floor.

    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0965 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

    TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ICSC: 0965

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


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

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The vapour irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Ingestion may cause lowering of consciousness.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     The liquid defats the skin.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point (decomposes): 132°C
    Melting point: -48°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.01 (20°C)
    		 Solubility in water: miscible
    Flash point: 143°C
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    NOTES
    Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Dowanol - TBAT is a trade name.
    NFPA Code: H 0; F 1; R 0;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0965 TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
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