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EC number: 242-560-0 | CAS number: 18765-38-3
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General information:
Take persons to a safe place. Observe self-protection for first aid. Seek medical advice in the event of contact with this substance.
After contact with the eyes:
Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 10-15 minutes. Keep eyelids well open to rinse the whole eye surface and eyelids with
water. Seek medical advice and clearly identify substance.
After contact with the skin:
Remove contaminated or soaked clothing. Wash off with plenty of water or water and soap immediately for 10-15 minutes. In
serious cases, use emergency shower immediately. Seek medical advice and clearly identify substance.
After inhalation:
Keep the patient calm. Protect against loss of body heat. Seek medical advice and clearly identify substance.
After swallowing:
If conscious, give several small portions of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice and clearly identify
substance.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Any relevant information can be found in other parts of this section.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Further toxicology information must be observed.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
water mist , extinguishing powder , alcohol-resistant foam , carbon dioxide , sand .
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:
water spray , water jet .
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous decomposition products: alcohols . Do not allow extinguishing water to enter sewerage, the soil or inshore waters.
Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
Use respiratory protection independent of recirculated air.
Accidental release measures
Wear personal protection equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid
inhaling mists and vapours. If material is released indicate risk of slipping.
Environmental precautions
Prevent material from entering surface waters, drains or sewers and soil. Contain any fluid that runs out using suitable material
(e.g. earth). Retain contaminated water/extinguishing water. Dispose of in prescribed marked containers.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Do not flush away with water. For small amounts: Absorb with a liquid binding material such as diatomaceous earth and dispose
of according to local/state/federal regulations. Contain larger amounts and pump up into suitable containers. Clean any slippery
coating that remains using a detergent / soap solution or another biodegradable cleaner. Exhaust vapours.
Further information:
Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Reference to other sections
Relevant information in other sections has to be considered. This applies in particular for information given on personal protective
equipment and on disposal.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling:
Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from incompatible substances in accordance with section 10. Spilled substance
increases risk of slipping.
Precautions against fire and explosion:
Flammable vapors may accumulate and form explosive mixtures with air in containers, process vessels, including partial, empty
and uncleaned containers and vessels, or other enclosed spaces. Keep away from sources of ignition and do not smoke. Take
precautionary measures against electrostatic charging. Cool endangered containers with water.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Conditions for storage rooms and vessels:
none known
Advice for storage of incompatible materials:
not applicable
Further information for storage:
Protect against moisture. Keep container tightly closed and store in a cool, well ventilated place.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not regulated for transport
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not regulated for transport
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not regulated for transport
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not regulated for transport
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Maximum airborne concentrations at the workplace:
CAS No. Material Type mg/m3 ppm
111-76-2 2-Butoxyethanol AGW 49,0 10,0
111-76-2 2-Butoxyethanol EU 98,0 20,0
Aerosol - inhalable fraction 10,0
2-Butoxy ethanol (CAS no. 111-76-2): the short-time value of the EU threshold is 246 mg/m3 (= 50 ppm); the substance can be
absorbed by the skin.
The aerosol limit specified is a recommendation should aerosol be formed during processing.
CAS No. Param. Value other material Time
111-76-2 BUTOXYESSIGSÄURE 100 mg/l URIN C
Exposure controls
Exposure in the work place limited and controlled
General protection and hygiene measures:
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale gases/vapours/aerosols. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling.
Personal protection equipment:
Respiratory protection
If inhalative exposure above the occupational exposure limit cannot be excluded, adequate respiratory protection equipment must
be used. In case of mist, spray or aerosol exposure wear suitable personal respiratory protection and protective suit.
Suitable respiratory equipment: Respirator with a full face mask, according to acknowledged standards such as EN 136.
Recommended Filter type: Combined filter type ABEK-P2 (certain inorganic, organic and acidic gases and vapors;
ammonia/amines; particles), according to acknowledged standards such as EN 14387
Observe the equipment manufacturer's information and wear time limits for respirators.
Eye protection
tight fitting protective goggles .
Hand protection
Gloves are required at all times when handling the material.
Recommended glove types: Protective gloves made of butyl rubber
thickness of the material: > 0,5 mm
Breakthrough time: > 480 min
Recommended glove types: Protective gloves made of fluorinated rubber
thickness of the material: > 0,4 mm
Breakthrough time: > 480 min
For the choice of suitable gloves, workplace conditions have to be considered, like e.g. handling of other substances and
materials.
Skin protection
protective clothing .
Exposure to the environment limited and controlled
Prevent material from entering surface waters, drains or sewers and soil.
Stability and reactivity
If stored and handled in accordance with standard industrial practices no hazardous reactions are known.
Relevant information can possibly be found in other parts of this section.Conditions to avoid
moisture .
Incompatible materials
Reacts with: water , acids , oxidizing agents .
Hazardous decomposition products
By hydrolysis: 2-butoxy ethanol .
Disposal considerations
Material
Recommendation:
Dispose of according to regulations by incineration in a special waste incinerator. Observe local/state/federal regulations.Uncleaned packaging
Recommendation:
Completely discharge containers (no tear drops, no powder rest, scraped carefully). Containers may be recycled or re-used.
Observe local/state/federal regulations.
Waste Disposal Legislation Ref.No.(EC)
It is not possible to determine a waste code for this product in accordance with the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) since it is
only possible to classify it according to how it is used by the customer. The waste code is to be determined within the EU in liaison
with the waste-disposal operator.
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