Butyl lactate (EC: 205-316-4)
Corrosion
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Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
Exposure Limits
| NIOSH REL | 5 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Clear, colorless to white liquid with a mild, transient odor.
| Boiling Point | 370°F |
| Flash Point | 160°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.4 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 0.98 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
2
1
0
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Synonyms
butyl ester of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid; butyl ester of lactic acid; butyl lactate
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 8738
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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