Chemical Datasheet

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number	UN/NA Number	DOT Hazard Label	USCG CHRIS Code
124-17-4	none	data unavailable	DEM
NIOSH Pocket Guide		International Chem Safety Card
none		DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE

NFPA 704

Diamond

Hazard

Value

Description

	1
1		0

Health

Can cause significant irritation.

Flammability

Must be preheated before ignition can occur.

Instability

Normally stable, even under fire conditions.

Special

(NFPA, 2010)

General Description

Colorless liquid with a mild odor. Floats and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts

none

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Fire Hazard

No information available.

Health Hazard

Prolonged breathing of vapor may cause irritation and nausea. Contact with liquid may cause mild irritation of eyes and skin. Can be absorbed through skin in toxic amounts. (USCG, 1999)

Reactivity Profile

Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)

Esters, Sulfate Esters, Phosphate Esters, Thiophosphate Esters, and Borate Esters
Ethers

Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation

No information available.

Firefighting

Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water, alcohol foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (USCG, 1999)

Non-Fire Response

No information available.

Protective Clothing

Face shield or safety glasses; protective gloves; air mask for prolonged exposure to vapor. (USCG, 1999)

DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics

No information available.

First Aid

INHALATION: move victim to fresh air; if breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration.

EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min.

SKIN: wash skin with large amounts of water for 15 min.; call physician if needed.

INGESTION: induce vomiting; get medical attention. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:

C10H20O4

Flash Point: 240°F (USCG, 1999)

Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): 0.8 % (USCG, 1999)

Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): 5 % (USCG, 1999)

Autoignition Temperature: 563°F (USCG, 1999)

Melting Point: -27°F (USCG, 1999)

Vapor Pressure: data unavailable

Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable

Specific Gravity: 0.985 at 68°F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

Boiling Point: 475°F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)

Molecular Weight: 204.3 (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)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names