Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate [2-butyoxyethyl acetate or EGBEA]
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Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H227 |
Combustible liquid | Flammable liquids |
H312 |
Harmful in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal |
H370 |
Causes damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H373 |
May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
H402 |
Harmful to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
H412 |
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
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. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P370+P378 |
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
P403 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| NIOSH REL | 5 ppm |
Physical Properties
Colorless liquid with a pleasant, sweet, fruity odor.
| Boiling Point | 378°F |
| Flash Point | 71°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.3 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 0.94 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
2
1
0
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
no REL after 1988 update
Synonyms
butyl cellosolve acetate; butyl glycol acetate; EGBEA; Ektasolve EB acetate; ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate; 2-Butoxyethanol acetate
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 8160
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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