Chemical Name: Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate
Common Names: 2-Butoxyethyl Acetate, Butyl Cellosolve Acetate
CAS Number: 112-07-2
Recommended Uses: Paints, coatings, inks, cleaning agents, industrial solvents
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Synonyms: Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate, EGBEA
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Emergency Phone: Available 24/7 hotline for chemical emergencies
Classification: Flammable liquid, Harmful if inhaled or swallowed, Irritant to eyes and skin
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes eye irritation, can harm organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, flammable liquid and vapor, may cause drowsiness and dizziness
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Health hazard, Flame
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, no smoking, avoid breathing vapors, wear eye and face protection, wash hands after handling
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, eye contact
Symptoms: Throat and nose irritation, headache, nausea, dizziness, skin redness, eye redness and discomfort
Chemical Identity: 2-Butoxyethyl Acetate
CAS Number: 112-07-2
Concentration: 98–100%
Impurities: Trace levels of stabilizers or byproducts, less than 2%
Other Ingredients: No significant contributors to product hazards
Molecular Formula: C8H16O3
Molecular Weight: 160.21 g/mol
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, provide artificial respiration if needed, keep patient warm and at rest, seek medical attention for symptoms like shortness of breath or dizziness
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical advice for irritation or persistent rashes, discard clothes that cannot be cleaned
Eye Contact: Flush eyes continuously with running water for at least 15 minutes, keep eyelids open, remove contact lenses if easy to do, consult eye specialist for lingering discomfort
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth out, drink water if conscious, get immediate medical help, provide information on chemical if possible
Important Symptoms: Cough, sore throat, chemical burns, nausea, headache, confusion, skin redness
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically, monitor for respiratory depression, consider gastric lavage for large ingestions, watch for delayed pulmonary effects
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, use water spray for cooling, avoid direct water jet
Specific Hazards: Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions, can decompose releasing carbon oxides, vapors heavier than air
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus, full chemical-resistant protective clothing
Explosion Data: Containers can rupture under heat, ground all equipment, static discharge may ignite vapors
Special Procedures: Move undamaged containers from fire area if safe, cool exposed tanks with water, prevent run-off from entering drains
Personal Precautions: Ventilate area, evacuate unnecessary personnel, shut off ignition sources, use spark-proof tools, avoid inhaling vapors
Protective Equipment: Gloves (nitrile, neoprene), safety goggles, chemical-resistant suit, respirator if vapor concentrations are high
Environmental Precautions: Prevent chemical from reaching drains, watercourses, and soil, contain with sand or absorbent material
Cleanup Methods: Contain spillage, collect with inert material (sand, earth), transfer to labeled, tightly sealed containers for disposal
Decontamination: Wash area thoroughly after removal of liquid, ventilate to disperse vapors, check for residual contamination
Handling Precautions: Use only in ventilated areas, avoid breathing vapors and skin contact, do not mix with oxidizers, handle away from heat and sparks
Storage Requirements: Keep in tightly closed, labeled containers, store in a cool, dry place, segregated from incompatible chemicals, keep away from food and feed
Other Instructions: Use non-sparking tools, provide secondary containment, routine inspection of containers, post spill response instructions
Personal Hygiene: Wash hands before eating or drinking, remove contaminated clothing, avoid eating or drinking in work area
Exposure Limits: ACGIH TLV: 20 ppm (skin), OSHA PEL: 50 ppm (skin), local and national limits may apply
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures, explosion-proof electrical equipment
Personal Protection: Chemical splash goggles, face shield, chemical-resistant gloves (butyl rubber, nitrile), protective apron, vapor-proof respirator for high concentrations
Environmental Controls: Prevent emissions, use closed systems, test air quality regularly
Workplace Monitoring: Use personal and stationary detectors, maintain records of exposure
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, ester-like smell
Boiling Point: 192–195°C
Melting Point: -64°C
Flash Point: Around 68°C (closed cup)
Flammability: Combustible liquid
Vapor Pressure: 0.5 mm Hg at 20°C
Vapor Density (air = 1): 5.6
Specific Gravity: 0.94–0.96 at 20°C
Solubility: Partially soluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): 1.01
Auto-ignition Temperature: 397°C
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperature and storage conditions
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizers (like hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid), alkali metals
Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization under recommended conditions
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, potentially irritating fumes
Other Risks: Can slowly react with air to form unstable peroxides in opened containers
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rats): 2400 mg/kg, Dermal LD50 (rabbits): 1500 mg/kg, Inhalation LC50 (rats): >490 ppm (4 hours)
Skin Irritation: Moderate irritant on prolonged contact
Eye Irritation: Severe discomfort, possible corneal injury after exposure
Respiratory Effects: Throat and lung irritation, coughing, possible pulmonary edema with intense exposure
Chronic Effects: Potentially harmful to blood, kidneys, and liver with repeated high exposures
Sensitization: Not known to be a skin or respiratory sensitizer
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity and Reproductive Toxicity: No significant evidence from available studies, but caution is still warranted in workplace settings
Ecotoxicity: Moderately toxic to aquatic organisms, LC50 (fish): 96 mg/L (96 hours), EC50 (Daphnia): 37 mg/L (48 hours)
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable under standard conditions, breaks down within weeks in natural environments
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low, due to moderate partition coefficient
Mobility in Soil: May leach to groundwater under certain conditions
Other Environmental Hazards: Product or rinse water entering waterways could cause temporary toxicity to aquatic life, avoid uncontrolled environmental release
Waste Treatment Methods: Collect into appropriate containers, label properly, deliver to licensed chemical waste disposal facility
Disposal of Contaminated Packaging: Rinse and recycle containers where regulations allow or treat as hazardous waste
Disposal Precautions: Do not allow into drains, surface water, or soil, avoid direct discharge to environment
Incineration: Only in approved chemical incinerators equipped with afterburner and scrubber
Legal Requirements: Follow federal, state, and local hazardous waste disposal regulations
UN Number: UN 1993
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable Liquids, n.o.s. (Contains 2-Butoxyethyl Acetate)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
Packing Group: III
Labels Required: Flammable Liquid
Environmental Hazards: None as per transport guidelines, though spills pose risk in transit
Special Precautions: Keep containers upright, secured, away from heat, protected from puncture or damage, follow operator rules and emergency cards
OSHA Hazard Category: Regulated hazardous chemical
TSCA Status: Listed on US Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
SARA Titles III: Requires reporting for significant releases under Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
RCRA: Classified as hazardous waste under specific use/disposal circumstances
Canadian WHMIS: Class B3 (Combustible Liquid), D2B (Toxic Material)
International Inventories: Listed in Australia AICS, EU EINECS, Japan ENCS, China IECSC
Labeling Requirements: Signal words, pictograms, hazard, and precautionary statements as per GHS, no sale to general public in some jurisdictions
Restrictions: Always check local, state/province, and federal laws before procuring or using large volumes, as workplace and environmental rules differ between regions
