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PROPYLENE GLYCOL n-BUTYL ETHER

ICSC: 1614

1-Butoxy-2-propanol
n-Butoxypropanol
C7H16O2 / CH3CH(OH)CH2O(CH2)3CH3
Molecular mass: 132.23
ICSC # 1614 		CAS # 5131-66-8
RTECS # UA7700000
EC # 603-052-00-8
October 20, 2005 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 63°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 63°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.

EXPOSURE


•INHALATION
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles .
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Then wash away with plenty of water.
Keep in the dark. Separated from strong oxidants.

Xi symbol
R: 36/38
S: (2)
ICSC: 1614 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

PROPYLENE GLYCOL n-BUTYL ETHER

ICSC: 1614

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body 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 is irritating to the eyes and the skin .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 171°C
Melting point: below -75°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.879 at 25°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml : 6
(moderate)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.187
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.55
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.007
Flash point: 63 °C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 260°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1 at 80 °C. - 8.4 at 145 °C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.15 (calculated)
Viscosity, mm2/s at 25 °C: 2.9

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Card has been partially updated in : see Physical Properties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1614 PROPYLENE GLYCOL n-BUTYL ETHER
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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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