ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
ICSC: 0059 |
2-Butoxyethanol Monobutyl glycol ether Butyl oxitol EGBE Butyl cellosolve C6H14O2 / CH3(CH2)2CH2OCH2CH2OH Molecular mass: 118.2 ICSC # 0059 | CAS # 111-76-2 RTECS # KJ8575000 UN # 2810 EC # 603-014-00-0 August 05, 2003 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
FIRE | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide. |
EXPLOSION | Above 60°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. | Above 60°C closed system, ventilation. | In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
EXPOSURE | PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! | ||
INHALATION | Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Weakness. | Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
SKIN | MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. (Further see Inhalation). | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention. |
EYES | Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. | Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
INGESTION | Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. (Further see Inhalation). | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of 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. Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. | Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs . Cool. Keep in the dark. | Airtight. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Xn symbol R: 20/21/22-36/38 S: 2-36/37-46 UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Packing Group: III | ||
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Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found. Card has been partly updated in October 2006: see sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Ingestion first aid.
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: | Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values. |
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