Diethylene glycol mono butyl ether [2-(2-buthoxyethoxy)ethanol]
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Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H227 |
Combustible liquid | Flammable liquids |
H319 |
Causes serious eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H336 |
May cause drowsiness or dizziness | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P370+P378 |
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
P403 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
Colorless liquid
| Boiling Point | 448°F |
| Flash Point | 176°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.01 mmHg at 68°F |
| Specific Gravity | 0.954 at 68°F |
NFPA 704 Diamond
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Reactivity
Synonyms
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol; butoxydiethylene glycol, butoxydiglycol; diethylene glycol monobutyl ether; diethylene glycol n-butyl ether; Dowanol DB
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 8177
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