ICSC 0965 - TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

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TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER	ICSC: 0965 (August 2003)
Triglycol monobutyl ether Butoxytriglycol 2-(2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol

CAS #: 143-22-6

EC Number: 205-592-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

ICSC: 0965

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₄H₉(OCH₂CH₂)₃OH / C₁₀H₂₂O₄ Molecular mass: 206.3 Boiling point: 278°C Melting point: -35°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.98 (25°C) Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1 Flash point: 143°C c.c. Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-3.8 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.02

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₄H₉(OCH₂CH₂)₃OH / C₁₀H₂₂O₄
Molecular mass: 206.3
Boiling point: 278°C
Melting point: -35°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.98 (25°C)
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1
Flash point: 143°C c.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-3.8
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.02

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 41; S: (2)-26-39-46

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