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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
(Approved by U.S. Department of Labor "Essentially Similar** to Form LSB-OOS-4)
PRODUCT NAME: CHEMICAL NAME. FORMULA:
BUTYL CELLOSOLVE 2-Butoxyethanol; Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
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CHEMICAL FAMILY: Glycol Ethers I PLAINT,FF'S EXHIB,T MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 118.18
BOILING POINT, 760 mm. Hg
Butyl CELLOSOLVE
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171 -2C (340.2 FJ
FREEZING POINT
-- 70.4 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20 = 1)
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1) PER CENT VOLATILES BY VOLUME
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
0.9019 at 20/20 C 4.1 Nil
Colorless liquid; mild odor.
VAPOR PRESSURE AT 20C.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER. % by wt.
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1)
0.6 mm Hg Complete 0.06
MATERIAL Butyl CELLOSOLVE
(See Sections III through VIII)
% TLV (Units) 50 ppm ACGIH (Skin) OSHA
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FLASHPOINT I (testmethod(s)I |
140F, Tag dosed cup ASTMD 56
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FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, % by volume
LOWER
iNITION | TEMPEFIATURE 1
1.1 UPPER
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical for small fires. Use alcohol-type foam or water spray for large fires.
472 F 10.6
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
None None
304/744-3487 Tilts number is available days, nights, weekends, and Holidays.
While Union Carbide Corporation believes that the data contained herein are factual and the opinions expressed ere those of qualified experts regarding the results of the tests conducted, the data are not to be taken as aWarranty or representation for which Union Carbide Corporation assumes legal responsibility. They are offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Any use of these data and information must be determined by the user to be ui accordance with applicable Federal. State, and local tawsand regulations.
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION * ETHYLENE OXIDE DERIVATIVES DIVISION 270 PARK AVE.. N.Y., N.Y. 10017
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HRESHOLD LIMIT >/A LUE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
50 ppm. (Skin) ACGIH (1976) OSHA - CFR 29 5 1000 Table G
Headache, nausea, dizziness, and vomiting may result from breathing vapors or from absorption through skin. Eyes are irritated by the liquid. Vapors may be irritating to breathe.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Call a physician. In case of contact with skin or eyes, immediately flush with plenty of water. Get medical care for eyes.
STABILITY
UNSTABLE |
1
STABLE
V
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
None
NCOMPATIBILITY naterials to avoid)
Avoid contamination with alkalies.
ZARDOUS ..COMPOSITION PRODUCTS
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
May Occur
Will not Occur
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Thermal decomposition or burning may produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
None
; EPS TO BETAKEN F MATERIAL IS RELEASED 3R SPILLED
ASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Small spills should be flushed with large quantities of water. Larger spills should be collected for disposal.
Atomize Into a furnace, and incinerate where permitted under appropriate Federal, State, and . local regulations. (Combustion may be Improved by mixing with a more flammable solvent.)
ESPIRATORY PROTECTION (specify type)
LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION MECHANICAL
(general)
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
THER PROTECTIVE auiPMENT
All-purpose canister mask Preferable______________ Acceptable
Rubber gloves Eye bath and safety shower
SPECIAL
OTHER
EYE PROTECTION
Face shield
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PRECAUTIONARY LABELING
OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS
BUTYL CELLOSOLVE Ethylene Glycot Monobutyl Ether
WARNING! HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN HARMFUL IF INHALED COMBUSTIBLE
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. Keep away from heat and open flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
FIRST AID:
In case of contact. Immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least IS minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Wash clothing before reuse.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. if not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
FOR INDUSTRY USE ONLY
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Printed In U.S.A.
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