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ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIBUTYL ETHER

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 112-48-1
 none data unavailable
  • EGB
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
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  • ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIBUTYL ETHER
NFPA 704
Diamond Hazard Value Description
2
1 0
Blue Health 1 Can cause significant irritation.
Red Flammability 2 Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur.
Yellow Instability 0 Normally stable, even under fire conditions.
White Special
(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
Colorless liquid. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Oxidizes in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously [Bretherick, 1979 p.151-154, 164].
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: On decomposition, it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. Irritates skin and eyes. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIBUTYL ETHER may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. May generate flammable and/or toxic gases with alkali metals, nitrides, and other strong reducing agents. May initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides. Relatively inert in other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water may be ineffective.

Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide. (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Protective goggles or face shield; rubber gloves. (USCG, 1999)
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First Aid
INHALATION: Call for medical aid. Remove from exposure

EYES: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes.

SKIN: Wash with copious amounts of water. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • C10H22O2
Flash Point: 185°F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 0.8 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Boiling Point: 399°F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 174.32 (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

No PAC information available.

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

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OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

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Alternate Chemical Names