Print
Chemical Datasheet
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE |
|
Chemical Identifiers
CAS Number |
UN/NA Number |
DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
- 112-07-2
|
none
|
data unavailable
|
|
NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
2-Butoxyethanol acetate
|
|
NFPA 704
General Description
Colorless liquid with a weak fruity 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
Inhalation of concentrated vapor may cause headache, nausea, dizziness. Liquid causes irritation of eyes and mild irritation of skin. Ingestion produces same symptoms as inhalation. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE is incompatible with the following: Oxidizers (NIOSH, 2022). It is an ether-ester derivative. The ether being relatively unreactive. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert alcohols to aldehydes or ketones.
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 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
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for 2-Butoxyethanol acetate:
Skin: PREVENT SKIN CONTACT - Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact.
Eyes: PREVENT EYE CONTACT - Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.
Wash skin: WHEN CONTAMINATED - The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated.
Remove: WHEN WET (FLAMMABLE) - Work clothing that becomes wet should be immediately removed due to its flammability hazard (i.e., for liquids with a flash point <100°F).
Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the workshift. (NIOSH, 2023)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for 2-Butoxyethanol acetate:
Eye: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin: SOAP WASH PROMPTLY - If this chemical contacts the skin, promptly wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, promptly remove the clothing and wash the skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly.
Breathing: RESPIRATORY SUPPORT - If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
Swallow: MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 2023)
Physical Properties
Flash Point:
160°F
(USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL):
0.9 %
(USCG, 1999)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL):
8.5 %
(USCG, 1999)
Autoignition Temperature:
645°F
(USCG, 1999)
Melting Point:
-82.3°F
(USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure:
0.3 mmHg
(NIOSH, 2023)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
0.942
at 68°F
(USCG, 1999)
- Less dense than water; will float
Boiling Point:
378°F
at 760 mmHg
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight:
160.21
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility:
1.5 %
(NIOSH, 2023)
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)
Chemical |
PAC-1 |
PAC-2 |
PAC-3 |
|
Butoxyethanol acetate, 2-; (Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate) (112-07-2)
|
15 ppm |
35 ppm |
210 ppm |
LEL = 8800 ppm |
(DOE, 2018)
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
- 2-BUTOXYETHANOL ACETATE
- 2-BUTOXYETHYL ACETATE
- BUTYL CELLOSOLVE ACETATE
- BUTYL CELLOSOLVE® ACETATE
- BUTYL GLYCOL ACETATE
- EGBEA
- EKTASOLVE EB® ACETATE
- ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE
- GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE