| Safety data sheet |
| According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC |
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| 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking |
| Identification of the product | ||
| Catalogue No.: | 801554 | |
| Product name: | Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether for synthesis | |
| Manufacturer/supplier identification | ||
| Company: |
Merck Ltd. 9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel: (662) 308 - 0218 |
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| 2. Composition/information on ingredients |
| Synonyms |
| 2-Butoxyethanol ; Butyl glycol |
| CAS-No.: | 111-76-2 | EC-Index-No.: | 603-014-00-0 | ||
| Molar mass: | 118.18 | EINECS-No.: | 203-905-0 | ||
| Molecular formula: | C6H14O2 | ||||
| 3. Hazards identification |
| Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory system. |
| 4. First aid measures |
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After inhalation: fresh air. After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. After swallowing: make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, summon doctor. |
| 5. Fire-fighting measures |
| Suitable extinguishing media: |
| Water, CO2, foam, powder. |
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Special risks: |
| Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. |
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Special protective equipment for fire fighting: |
| Do not stay in dangerous zone without self-contained breathing apparatus. |
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Other information: |
| Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater. |
| 6. Accidental release measures |
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Person-related precautionary measures: Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms. Environmental-protection measures: Do not allow to enter sewerage system. Procedures for cleaning / absorption: Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. |
| 7. Handling and storage |
| Handling: |
| protected from light |
| Storage: |
| At +15°C to +25°C. Tightly closed. No further requirements. |
| 8. Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Specific control parameter | ||
| MAK Germany (max. workplace conc.) | ||
| Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether | 20 ml/m3 or 98 mg/m3 | |
| Personal protective equipment: | |
| Respiratory protection: | required when vapours/aerosols are generated. |
| Eye protection: | required |
| Hand protection: | required |
| Industrial hygiene: | Change contaminated clothing. Application of skin-protective barrier cream recommended. Wash hands and face after working with substance. |
| 9. Physical and chemical properties |
| Form: | liquid | |||
| Colour: | colourless | |||
| Odour: | slightly etheral | |||
| pH value | ( ) | 7 | ||
| Viscosity | dynamic | (20 °C) | 5.31 mPa*s | |
| Melting temperature | -70 °C | |||
| Boiling temperature | 170 - 172 °C | |||
| Ignition temperature | 230 °C | |||
| Flash point | 50 °C | |||
| Explosion limits | lower | 1.9 Vol% | ||
| upper | 10.3 Vol% | |||
| Vapour pressure | (20 °C) | 0.8 hPa | ||
| Density | (20 °C) | 0.90 g/cm3 | ||
| Solubility in | water | (20 °C) | soluble | |
| organic solvents | (20 °C) | soluble |
| Further information |
| Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure. |
| 10. Stability and reactivity |
| no information available |
| 11. Toxicological information |
| Acute toxicity |
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LD50 (oral, rat): 1480 mg/kg LD50 (dermal, rabbit): 490 mg/kg |
| Subacute to chronic toxicity |
| An embryotoxic effect need not be feared when the threshold limit value is observed. |
| Further toxicological information |
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After inhalation: Irritations of the mucous membranes, coughing, and dyspnoea. After swallowing: irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Danger of skin absorption. |
| Further data |
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Further hazardous properties cannot be excluded. The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals. |
| 12. Ecological information |
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Ecotoxic effects: fish LC0: > 1000 mg/l bacteria EC0: > 1000 mg/l Further ecologic data: No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention. |
| 13. Disposal considerations |
| Product: |
| There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. |
| Packaging: |
| Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled. |
| 14. Transport information |
| Not subject to transport regulations. |
| 15. Regulatory information |
| Labelling according to EC Directives | ||
| Symbol: | Xn | Harmful immediately and show this container or label. |
| R-phrases: | R 20/21/22-37 | Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory system. |
| S-phrases: | S 24/25 | Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| EC-No.: | 203-905-0 | EC label |
| German regulations | ||
| Water pollution class | 1 | (slightly polluting substance) |
| 16. Other information |
| Reason for alteration |
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Change in transport classification. General update. |
