Butyl glycol acetate
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate
2- Butoxyethanol acetate
Butyl cellosolve acetate
C8H16O3 / C4H9OCH2CH2OOCCH3
Molecular mass: 160.2
ICSC # 0839
CAS # 112-07-2
RTECS # KJ8925000
EC # 607-038-00-2
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 71°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 71°C use a closed system, ventilation.
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Exposure
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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Headache.
Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Nausea.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Redness.
Dry skin.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Burning sensation in the throat and chest.
Vomiting.
(Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Ventilation.
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
(Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.)
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
and
strong bases.
Cool.
Keep in the dark.
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Xn symbol
R: 20/21
S: 2-24
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides.
Reacts with strong oxidants
and
strong bases
,
causing fire and explosion hazard.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 20 ppm as TWA; A3; (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: 20 ppm, 130 mg/m3, H;
Peak limitation category: II(4); Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2003).
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL: TWA 5 ppm (33 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The vapour
is irritating to
the eyes
,
the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
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Exposure far above the OEL may result in unconsciousness.
The substance may cause effects on the
blood
, resulting in
lesions of blood cells
and
kidney impairment
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
The substance may have effects on the
blood
, resulting in
anaemia
and
kidney impairment
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 192°C
Melting point: -64°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.94
Solubility in water: moderate (1.7 g/100 ml at 20°C)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 31
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.5
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Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 71°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 340°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9 (93°C) - 8.5 (135°C)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.51
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
NFPA Code: H 1; F 2; R 0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0839
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2-BUTOXYETHYL ACETATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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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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