2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol

Field studies

Administrative data

Endpoint:

field studies

Type of information:

other: handbook

Adequacy of study:

supporting study

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Data source

Reference

Reference 1

Reference Type:

review article or handbook

Title:

Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary 14th ed.

Author:

Lewis RJ Sr;

Year:

2001

Bibliographic source:

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, NY p. 172

Reference 2

Reference Type:

review article or handbook

Title:

Kirk-Othmer Encycl Chem Technol. 4th ed.

Author:

Forkner MW et al;

Year:

1994

Bibliographic source:

NY,NY: John Wiley and Sons Vol 12: 695-714

Reference 3

Reference Type:

review article or handbook

Title:

Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. 5th ed. Gerhartz W (ed)

Author:

Stoye D;

Year:

1993

Bibliographic source:

Deerfield Beach, FL: VCH Publ Vol A24: 437-505

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Qualifier:

no guideline followed

GLP compliance:

not specified

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol

EC Number:

205-592-6

EC Name:

2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol

Cas Number:

143-22-6

Molecular formula:

C10H22O4

IUPAC Name:

2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol

Results and discussion

Any other information on results incl. tables

Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether'sor(2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol) production and use as a plasticizer intermediate(1), a solvent for cellulose nitrate, cellulose ethers, chlorinated rubber, poly(vinyl acetate), colophony, many other natural and synthetic resins, stoving chemicals, wood paints, pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations, as well as drying greases and oils(3), as a solubilizer for mutually incompatible liquids(3), in the production of household and metal cleansing agents as well as for wood preservation(3), in cutting and hydraulic oils, production of inks(3), as a leveling agent(3), in the leather auxiliaries industry(3), and in the chemical, textile, and transportation industries(2) may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams(SRC).

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:

Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether's or (2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol) production and use as a plasticizer intermediate(1), a solvent for cellulose nitrate, cellulose ethers, chlorinated rubber, poly(vinyl acetate), colophony, many other natural and synthetic resins, stoving chemicals, wood paints, pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations, as well as drying greases and oils(3), as a solubilizer for mutually incompatible liquids(3), in the production of household and metal cleansing agents as well as for wood preservation(3), in cutting and hydraulic oils, production of inks(3), as a leveling agent(3), in the leather auxiliaries industry(3), and in the chemical, textile, and transportation industries(2) may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams(SRC).

Executive summary:

Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether's or (2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol) production and use as a plasticizer intermediate(1), a solvent for cellulose nitrate, cellulose ethers, chlorinated rubber, poly(vinyl acetate), colophony, many other natural and synthetic resins, stoving chemicals, wood paints, pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations, as well as drying greases and oils(3), as a solubilizer for mutually incompatible liquids(3), in the production of household and metal cleansing agents as well as for wood preservation(3), in cutting and hydraulic oils, production of inks(3), as a leveling agent(3), in the leather auxiliaries industry(3), and in the chemical, textile, and transportation industries(2) may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams(SRC).