1,4-Butylene glycol
1,4-Dihydroxybutane
1,4-Tetramethylene glycol
Tetramethylene 1,4-diol
C4H10O2 / HO(CH2)4OH
Molecular mass: 90.1
ICSC # 1104
CAS # 110-63-4
RTECS # EK0525000
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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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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Drowsiness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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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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Safety spectacles.
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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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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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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Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
(Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours).
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Separated from
strong oxidants.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS, VISCOUS LIQUID
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts with strong oxidants.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour 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 may cause effects on the central nervous system
, resulting in narcosis.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 228°C
Melting point: 20°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.02
Solubility in water: miscible
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 38°C: <133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.1
Flash point: 121°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 350°C
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Dabco DBO, Diol 14B, Polycure D, Sucol B, Agrisynth B1D are trade names.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1104
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1,4-BUTANEDIOL
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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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