Product Name: Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate
Chemical Formula: C12H24O5
CAS Number: 124-17-4
Manufacturer: [Manufacturer name, address, emergency phone number]
Synonyms: Butyl Carbitol Acetate, 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate
Recommended Use: Solvent in coatings, inks, cleaners, and chemical processing
Restrictions: Not for food, drug, or cosmetic use
Classification: Flammable liquid (Category 4), Eye irritation (Category 2A), Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: May cause eye irritation, may cause drowsiness or dizziness, combustible liquid
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, flame
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation, use protective gloves and eyewear, keep away from heat/sparks/open flame, if in eyes rinse cautiously, avoid breathing mist or vapors
Potential Health Effects: Irritates eyes and skin, headache and dizziness after inhalation, nausea from heavy exposure
Main Component: Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate, concentration: 99%
Impurities: Trace amounts of diethylene glycol and butyl acetate possible
Other Information: No significant additives reported
Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air, give oxygen if breathing is difficult, contact a physician for continued irritation or breathing problems
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, seek medical advice for irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if easy, get medical attention for persistent irritation
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth, consult medical assistance urgently, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
General Information: Show this sheet to emergency responders; treat symptoms
Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, or CO2, avoid water jets
Specific Hazards: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air, containers may rupture in heat
Protective Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Special Procedures: Cool unopened containers with water, avoid inhaling combustion products like carbon oxides
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, respirators if vapors are strong, remove all ignition sources
Spill Response: Ventilate area, stop leak if safe, contain and collect with inert absorbent (sand, earth), place residue in closed containers
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry to sewers or waterways, notify authorities in case of large spills
Clean-Up Methods: Wash spill area with water after material removal, dispose contaminated materials properly
Handling: Use in well-ventilated spaces, ground containers and transfer points for static protection, avoid breathing vapors or mists, keep away from sparks and open flames
Storage: Keep in tightly closed containers, store away from strong oxidizers and acids, keep cool and dry, protect from direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong bases, strong acids, oxidizing agents
Special Advice: Access limited to trained personnel, follow applicable regulations
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH limits, use thresholds for similar glycol ethers if possible
Engineering Controls: General and local exhaust ventilation as standard, use explosion-proof equipment
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles, face shield if splashing risk, long-sleeve lab coat or coveralls
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved respirator during large-scale use, or if ventilation is inadequate
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands and face after handling, launder contaminated clothing before reuse
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
Odor: Mild, ether-like
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Not applicable
Melting Point: -25°C
Boiling Point: 256°C
Flash Point: 108°C closed cup
Evaporation Rate: Slow
Flammability: Combustible liquid
Explosion Limits: Lower: 0.9%, Upper: Not available
Vapor Pressure: 0.05 mmHg (20°C)
Vapor Density: >1 (air = 1)
Density: 0.99 g/cm³ (25°C)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): ~1.0
Viscosity: 6.5 mPa·s (25°C)
Autoignition Temperature: 250°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not specified
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, open flame, strong sunlight
Materials to Avoid: Strong acids, oxidizers, alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, potentially irritating gases in fire
Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 rats: 2,000-5,000 mg/kg; low acute toxicity
Inhalation: May irritate nose, throat, respiratory system; symptoms include headache, dizziness
Skin Contact: May cause mild irritation
Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation
Chronic Exposure: Repeated exposure can cause liver and kidney effects in animals
Sensitization: Not known to cause sensitization
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, OSHA
Mutagenicity: Negative results in standard tests
Reproductive Effects: No evidence in animal studies with similar chemicals
Environmental Fate: Slowly biodegradable; not expected to bioaccumulate due to moderate water solubility
Aquatic Toxicity: Fish LC50 (96h): >100 mg/L (low/mild toxicity)
Persistence: Partially persistent in soil and water
Mobility: May migrate in groundwater
Other Effects: Harmful to aquatic organisms by large direct spills
Waste Disposal: Follow local, state, and federal waste disposal regulations, incinerate or land landfill as hazardous waste
Container Disposal: Rinse empty containers before recycling or disposal, do not cut or weld containers
Precautions: Avoid dumping in drains, storm sewers, or waterways
UN Number: Not regulated under most transport codes
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous for transport in small container sizes
Packing Group: Not assigned
Proper Shipping Name: Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant in standard quantities
Special Transport Precautions: Avoid shipping with oxidizers or foodstuffs, secure tightly, shield from direct heat sources
OSHA: Not listed as a hazardous chemical under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
SARA Title III: Does not appear in SARA Section 313 toxic chemical list
TSCA Status: Listed on the TSCA inventory
Other Regulations: Compliant with relevant European (REACH), Canadian (DSL), and Australian (AICS) chemical lists; not subject to significant restrictions
Labelling: Required under GHS/CLP with warning symbols and hazard statements
State Regulations: California Proposition 65 does not list this material as causing cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm
