International Chemical Safety Cards

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYLETHER ACETATE ICSC: 0789
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYLETHER ACETATE
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol acetate
Butyl carbitol acetate
Diglycol monobutyl ether acetate
DGBA/DEGBEA
C10H20O4
Molecular mass: 204.3
CAS # 124-17-4
RTECS # KJ9275000
ICSC # 0789
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Cough.
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Give plenty of water to drink.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.


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ICSC: 0789 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

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYLETHER ACETATE ICSC: 0789

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

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 mildly the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 245-247°C
Melting point: -32°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.98
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 6.5
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 5.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.0
 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 105°C c.c
Auto-ignition temperature: 290°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6-10.7
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.9
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
DGBA and DEGBEA are commonly used names. Emkanol ABDG, Ektasolve DB acetate are trade names. Also consult ICSC # 0788.
NFPA Code: H; F1; R0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0789 DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYLETHER ACETATE
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