ICSC 1616 - 1-(2-BUTOXYPROPOXY)-2-PROPANOL

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1-(2-BUTOXYPROPOXY)-2-PROPANOL	ICSC: 1616 (April 2006)
Dipropylene glycol monobutyl ether Dipropylene glycol butyl ether DPGnBE 1-(2-Methyl-2-butoxy-ethoxy)-2-propanol

CAS #: 24083-03-2

EC Number: 246-011-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames. NO contact with strong oxidizing agents.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	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.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Then wash away with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

1-(2-BUTOXYPROPOXY)-2-PROPANOL

ICSC: 1616

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₁₀H₂₂O₃ / CH₃(CH₂)₃OCHCH₃CH₂OCH₂CHOHCH₃ Molecular mass: 190.3 Boiling point: 229°C Melting point: <-75°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.03 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 5 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.008

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₁₀H₂₂O₃ / CH₃(CH₂)₃OCHCH₃CH₂OCH₂CHOHCH₃
Molecular mass: 190.3
Boiling point: 229°C
Melting point: <-75°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.03
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 5
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.008

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. See ICSC 1617.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 21/22; S: (2)

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