International Chemical Safety Cards

ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIBUTYL ETHER ICSC: 1149
ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIBUTYL ETHER
1,2-Dibutoxyethane
1,1'-(1,2-Ethanediylbis(oxy))bis-butane
Dibutyl cellosolve
Di-n-butoxyethane
C10H22O2/C4H9OC2H4OC4H9
Molecular mass: 174.3
CAS # 112-48-1
RTECS # KH9450000
ICSC # 1149
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 85°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 85°C use a closed system, ventilation.

 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Dry skin. Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Abdominal pain. Dizziness. Unconsciousness. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.


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ICSC: 1149 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
See notes.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 203°C
Melting point: -69°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Solubility in water: poor		 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 12
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
Flash point: 85°C
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. No primary references were found.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-574
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1149 ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIBUTYL ETHER
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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