Safety Data Sheet: Butylglycol

Safety data sheet
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BASF Safety data sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Date / Revised: 02.12.2010 Version: 6.0
Product: BUTYLGLYCOL
(ID no. 30034845/SDS_GEN_EU/EN)
Date of print 03.12.2010
1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier
BUTYLGLYCOL
Chemical name: 2-butoxyethanol
REACH registration number: 01-2119475108-36-0005
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses: process chemical, solvent(s)
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company:
BASF SE
67056 Ludwigshafen
GERMANY
Operating Division Petrochemicals
Telephone: +49 621 60-45481

E-mail address: sds-petrochemicals@basf.com
Emergency telephone number
International emergency number:

Telephone: +49 180 2273-112
2. Hazards Identification
Label elements
According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

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Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Warning
Hazard Statement:
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statements (Prevention):

P280e Wear protective gloves/clothing.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280d Wear eye/face protection.
P260h Do not breathe mist or vapour.
P264 Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Precautionary Statements (Response):

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing.
P303 + P352 IF ON SKIN (on hair): Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
P301 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth.
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337 + P311 If eye irritation persists: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Precautionary Statements (Disposal):

P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection
point.
According to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Regulation 1272/2008/EC on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures,

amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation
1907/2006/EC
Hazard symbol(s)
Xn Harmful.
R-phrase(s)
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
S-phrase(s)
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S2 Keep out of the reach of children.
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container
or label.
Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: 2-BUTOXYETHANOL
Classification of the substance or mixture
According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Acute toxicity: Cat. 4 (Inhalation - vapour)

Acute toxicity: Cat. 4 (oral)
Acute toxicity: Cat. 4 (dermal)
Skin corrosion/irritation: Cat. 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Cat. 2
According to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Possible Hazards:
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Other hazards
Assessment PBT / vPvB:

According to Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH): Not fulfilling PBT
(persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) criteria.. Self classification
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH): Not fulfilling vPvB (very persistent/very
bioaccummulative) criteria.. Self classification
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Substances
Chemical nature
2-butoxyethanol
CAS Number: 111-76-2
EC-Number: 203-905-0
INDEX-Number: 603-014-00-0
4. First-Aid Measures
Description of first aid measures
Remove contaminated clothing. If danger of loss of consciousness, place patient in recovery position
and transport accordingly. Apply artificial respiration if necessary. First aid personnel should pay
attention to their own safety.
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If inhaled:
Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.
On skin contact:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
On contact with eyes:

Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open,
consult an eye specialist.
On ingestion:
Rinse mouth immediately and then drink plenty of water, seek medical attention.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Hazards: No data available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific
antidote.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
The product is combustible. Cool endangered containers with water-spray.
Advice for fire-fighters

Special protective equipment:
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information:
Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow to reach sewage or effluent
systems.
6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid inhalation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

For large amounts: Pump off product.
For residues: Pick up with suitable absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose binder,
kieselguhr). Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.
Reference to other sections

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Information regarding exposure controls/personal protection and disposal considerations can be found
in section 8 and 13.
7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling
Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Prevent contact with air/oxygen (formation of
peroxide).
Protection against fire and explosion:

Prevent electrostatic charge - sources of ignition should be kept well clear - fire extinguishers should
be kept handy.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated
place.
Storage stability:
Storage temperature: <= 35 °C
The stability data given is only valid when stored under oxygen free inert gases or in containers that
are impermeable to oxygen.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
111-76-2: 2-butoxyethanol
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection:
Gas filter for gases/vapours of organic compounds (boiling point >65 °C, e. g. EN 14387 Type A)
Hand protection:
Chemical resistant protective gloves (EN 374)
Suitable materials also with prolonged, direct contact (Recommended: Protective index 6,
corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation time according to EN 374):
butyl rubber (butyl) - 0.7 mm coating thickness
Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types.
Supplementary note: The specifications are based on tests, literature data and information of glove
manufacturers or are derived from similar substances by analogy. Due to many conditions (e.g.
temperature) it must be considered, that the practical usage of a chemical-protective glove in practice
may be much shorter than the permeation time determined through testing.
Eye protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (e.g. EN 166)
Body protection:
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Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting
boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of
dust).
General safety and hygiene measures

Avoid inhalation of vapour. Wearing of closed work clothing is required additionally to the stated
personal protection equipment.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Form: liquid
Colour: colourless
Odour: product specific, mild
pH value:
(20 °C)
neutral, miscible
Melting point: -74.8 °C (other)
Literature data.
Boiling point: 173.5 °C (other)
(1,013 hPa)
Flash point: 67 °C (DIN 51758, closed cup)
Flammability: not readily ignited (other)
Lower explosion limit: 1.1 %(V)
Upper explosion limit: 10.6 %(V)
Ignition temperature: 232 °C (DIN EN 14522)
Vapour pressure: 0.8 hPa (measured)
(20 °C)
Literature data.
Density: 0.9000 g/cm3 (DIN 51757)
(20 °C, 1,013 hPa)
liquid
Relative density: 0.900 (pyknometer)
(20 °C, 1,013 hPa)
(in liquid state)
Solubility in water: miscible (other)
(20 °C)
Solubility (qualitative) solvent(s): organic solvents
soluble
Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Kow): 0.81 (measured)
(25 °C)
The data refers to the undissociated
form of the substance.
Self ignition: not self-igniting
Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Viscosity, dynamic: 3.3 mPa.s
(20 °C)
The value was determined by
calculation from the detected
kinematic viscosisty.
Viscosity, kinematic: 3.642 mm2/s (Capilliary viscometer)
(20 °C)
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Explosion hazard: Based on the chemical structure there (other)
is no indicating of explosive
properties.
Fire promoting properties: Based on its structural properties (other)
the product is not classified as
oxidizing.
Other information
pKA: 15 (calculated)
(20 °C)
The substance does not dissociate.
Surface tension: (other, other)
Based on chemical structure, surface
activity is not to be expected.
Grain size distribution: Test substance The substance / product is marketed or
used in a non solid or granular form.
Molar mass: 118.18 g/mol
10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
Corrosion to metals: No corrosive effect on metal.

Formation of Remarks: Forms no flammable gases in the
flammable gases: presence of water.
Chemical stability
The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with light metals, with evolution of hydrogen. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to avoid
No special precautions other than good housekeeping of chemicals.
Incompatible materials
Substances to avoid:
strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products:

No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
11. Toxicological Information

Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
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Assessment of acute toxicity:

Of moderate toxicity after short-term inhalation. Of moderate toxicity after short-term skin contact. Of
moderate toxicity after single ingestion. EU-classification The inhalation of a highly enriched/saturated
vapor-air-mixture represents an unlikely acute hazard.
Experimental/calculated data:
LD50 rat (oral): 1,746 mg/kg
LD50 guinea pig (dermal): > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 402)
The European Union (EU) has classified this substance as 'harmful'.
Irritation
Assessment of irritating effects:

Eye contact causes irritation. Skin contact causes irritation. An in vitro test indicated the potential to
cause serious damage to the eyes.
Skin corrosion/irritation rabbit: Irritant. (BASF-Test)
The European Union (EU) has classified this substance with 'Irritating to skin' (R38).
Serious eye damage/irritation rabbit: Irritant. (OECD Guideline 405)
Serious eye damage/irritation: Irritant. (HET-CAM test in vitro)

The European Union (EU) has classified this substance with 'Irritating to eyes'.(R36).
Respiratory/Skin sensitization
Assessment of sensitization:
Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies.
Guinea pig maximization test guinea pig: Non-sensitizing.
Germ cell mutagenicity
Assessment of mutagenicity:
In the majority of tests performed (bacteria/microorganisms/cell cultures) a mutagenic effect was not
found. A mutagenic effect was also not observed in in-vivo assays.
Reproductive toxicity
Assessment of reproduction toxicity:

The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect.
Developmental toxicity
Assessment of teratogenicity:
The substance did not cause malformations in animal studies. When given in high doses fetotoxicity
was observed.
Experiences in humans
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High concentrations have a narcotizing effect.
Other relevant toxicity information
Skin resorption hazard.
12. Ecological Information

Toxicity
Assessment of aquatic toxicity:

There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms. There is a high
probability that the product is not chronically harmful to aquatic organisms. The inhibition of the
degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment
plants in appropriate low concentrations.
Toxicity to fish:
LC50 (96 h) 1,474 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss (OECD Guideline 203, static)
Nominal concentration. Literature data.
Aquatic invertebrates:
EC50 (48 h) 1,550 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 202, part 1, static)
Aquatic plants:
EC50 (72 h) 1,840 mg/l (growth rate), Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (OECD Guideline 201, static)
Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge:

Toxic limit concentration (16 h) > 700 mg/l, Pseudomonas putida (DIN 38412 Part 8, static)
Chronic toxicity to fish:

No observed effect concentration (21 d) > 100 mg/l, Brachydanio rerio (semistatic)
Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates:

No observed effect concentration (21 d), 100 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 211, semistatic)
Assessment of terrestrial toxicity:

Study scientifically not justified.
Persistence and degradability
Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O):

Readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria).
Elimination information:
90 % TIC of the ThIC (28 d) (OECD 301B; ISO 9439; 92/69/EEC, C.4-C) (aerobic, activated sludge)
Assessment of stability in water:

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Bioaccumulative potential
Assessment bioaccumulation potential:

Significant accumulation in organisms is not to be expected.
Mobility in soil (and other compartments if available)
Assessment transport between environmental compartments:

The substance will not evaporate into the atmosphere from the water surface.
Adsorption to solid soil phase is not expected.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH): Not fulfilling PBT
(persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) criteria.. Self classification
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH): Not fulfilling vPvB (very persistent/very
bioaccummulative) criteria.. Self classification
Additional information
Adsorbable organically-bound halogen (AOX):

This product contains no organically-bound halogen.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods
Must be disposed of or incinerated in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging:
Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible; then it can be passed on for recycling
after being thoroughly cleaned.
14. Transport Information
Land transport
ADR
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations
RID
Inland waterway transport

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ADNR
Hazardous good only when carried in inland waterway tanker
(ADNR)
Sea transport
IMDG
Air transport
IATA/ICAO
15. Regulatory Information

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
16. Other Information

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Annex: Exposure Scenarios
Short title of exposure scenario

Manufacture of substance, Use as an intermediate
SU3; SU8, SU9, SU0; ERC1; PROC 1, PROC2, PROC 3, PROC 4, PROC8a, PROC8b, PROC15
****************

Formulation & (re)packing of substances and mixtures
SU3; SU10; ERC2; PROC 1, PROC2, PROC 3, PROC 4, PROC 5, PROC8a, PROC8b, PROC9, PROC15,
PROC14
****************

Distribution of substance
SU3; ERC1, ERC2; PROC 1, PROC2, PROC 3, PROC 4, PROC8a, PROC8b, PROC9, PROC15
****************

Uses in Coatings, Use in Printing inks, Use in Adhesives
SU3; ERC4; PROC 1, PROC2, PROC 3, PROC 4, PROC 5, PROC 7, PROC8a, PROC8b, PROC9,
PROC10, PROC13, PROC15
****************

SU22; ERC8a, ERC8d; PROC 1, PROC2, PROC 3, PROC 4, PROC 5, PROC8a, PROC8b, PROC9,
PROC10, PROC11, PROC13, PROC15, PROC19
****************

Use in Cleaning Agents
SU22; ERC8a, ERC8d; PROC 1, PROC2, PROC 3, PROC 4, PROC8a, PROC8b, PROC10, PROC11,
PROC13
****************

Use in Agrochemicals
SU22; ERC8a, ERC8d; PROC 1, PROC2, PROC 4, PROC8a, PROC8b, PROC11, PROC13
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****************

SU21; ERC8a, ERC8d; PC9a
****************

Use in Cleaning Agents
SU21; ERC8a, ERC8d; PC35
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Use in Agrochemicals
SU21; ERC8d; PC12, PC27
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Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate an amendment from the previous version.
The data contained in this safety data sheet are based on our current knowledge and experience and
describe the product only with regard to safety requirements. The data do not describe the product's
properties (product specification). Neither should any agreed property nor the suitability of the product for
any specific purpose be deduced from the data contained in the safety data sheet. It is the responsibility of
the recipient of the product to ensure any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.

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1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

REACH registration number: 01-2119475108-36-0005

Relevant identified uses: process chemical, solvent(s)

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Telephone: +49 621 60-45481

Emergency telephone number

International emergency number:

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

Precautionary Statements (Prevention):

Precautionary Statements (Response):

Precautionary Statements (Disposal):

According to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Regulation 1272/2008/EC on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures,

Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: 2-BUTOXYETHANOL

Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

Acute toxicity: Cat. 4 (Inhalation - vapour)

According to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Assessment PBT / vPvB:

On contact with eyes:

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

The product is combustible. Cool endangered containers with water-spray.

Advice for fire-fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Reference to other sections

7. Handling and Storage

Protection against fire and explosion:

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

General safety and hygiene measures

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Corrosion to metals: No corrosive effect on metal.

The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products:

11. Toxicological Information

Assessment of acute toxicity:

Assessment of irritating effects:

Serious eye damage/irritation rabbit: Irritant. (OECD Guideline 405)

Serious eye damage/irritation: Irritant. (HET-CAM test in vitro)

Germ cell mutagenicity

Assessment of reproduction toxicity:

High concentrations have a narcotizing effect.

Other relevant toxicity information

Skin resorption hazard.

12. Ecological Information

Assessment of aquatic toxicity:

Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge:

Chronic toxicity to fish:

Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates:

Assessment of terrestrial toxicity:

Persistence and degradability

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O):

Assessment of stability in water:

Assessment bioaccumulation potential:

Mobility in soil (and other compartments if available)