Supplier

TransChem, Inc.

3785 Via Nona Marie, Suite 300

Carmel, CA  93923

831-626-6140

Revision Date

December 2000

Trade Names/Synonyms

Butoxydiglycol; Butyl Carbitol; Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether; 2-(2-n-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol; Diethylene Glycol Mono-n-butyl Ether; n-Butyl Carbitol; Diethylene glycol, monobutyl ether; Glycol, monobutyl ether; butoxydiethylene glycol; o-butyl diethylene glycol; butyl dioxitol; diethylene glycol n-butyl ether; diethylene db; diglycol monobutyl ether; dowanol db; ektasolve db; glycol ether db; jeffersol db; poly-solv db; 3,6-Dioxa-1-decanol; Dowanol OR; 3,6-Dioxadecanol

 Restated + info on 2-butoxyethanol  CAS# 111-76-2

Component

CAS. Number

%

Solvent DB

112-34-5

100

Appearance

Clear Liquid

Odor

Mild, agreeable.

Vapor Pressure

0.06 mm / Hg @ 25 ºC

Viscosity

5.2 cts at 25 ºC 

Boiling Point

230 ºC @760 mmHg

Specific Gravity/Density

0.952 25 ºC / 25 ºC

Flash Point

222 ºF TCC

Autoignition Temperature

204 ºC (400ºF)

Flammability Limits In Air (% By Vol.)

Lover: 0.7, Upper: 5.9

Extinguishing Media

Water fog, alcohol foam, co2, dry chemical, and halon 1211. Do not use water.

Special Firefighting Procedures

Wear self-contained breathing, apparatus and protective clothing

Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards

Note flammable limits above

Oral LD50

10 g/kg.  rats

Dermal LD50

20 ml/kg rabbits

Inhalation

Headache, eye and mucous membrane, irritation, dizziness blurred vision, drowsiness, defective muscle control tremors and anemia.

Eyes

Immediately flush with plenty of water at least 15 minutes.  Consult a physician.

Skin

Flush with plenty of water.  If redness, itching or a burning sensation develops, consult a physician.  Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Ingestion

Immediately induce vomiting by giving two glasses of water to drink and stick finger down throat.  Call a physician.

Inhalation

Remove to refresh air.  If not breathing give artificial respiration.  Call a physician.

Stability

Stable

Chemical Incompatibility

Strong oxidizing materials.  Aluminum equipment.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Thermal decomposition products including co and co2

Conditions To Avoid

Will not occur

Corrosive To Metal

No

Oxidizer

Aluminum

Respiratory Protection

Comfo, mask or another similar.

Eye Protection

Chemical workers goggles.  If splashing use full-face shield in addition.

Protective Clothing

Impervious gloves, apron, body covering clothing.

Ventilation

Local exhaust

Other

Prevent excessive or repeated skin contact.

Spill And Leak Procedures

Cut off source of ignition and ventilation spilled area.  Wear protective clothing, eye and respiratory protection during clean up.  Soak up chemical with an inert absorbent and shovel into waste container.

Waste Disposal Method

Dispose of waste material by incineration or land filling using facilities permitted for hazardous waste

Container Disposal

So not distribute, make available furnish or reuse empty container except for storage or shipment of original product it is recommended crushing to prevent unauthorized reuse.

Caution

May cause irritation to eye on contact.

May cause irritation to skin upon prolonged or repeated contact.

May cause irritation to mucous membrane, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, and drowsiness. Defective muscle control.  Tremors and anemia.  Use with local exhaust.  Wear goggles, gloves and other protective clothing as necessary to prevent contact.

Eyes

Immediately wash eyes with running water for 15 minutes.  If irritation develops, consult a physician.

Skin

Wash affected areas with soap and water.  Remove and launder contaminated clothing before reuse.  If irritation develops, consult a physician.

Ingestion

Immediately induce vomiting by giving two glasses of water to drink and sticking finger down throat and immediately.  Never give fluids or induce vomiting if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions.  Get immediate medical attention

Inhalation

Move to fresh air.  Aid in breathing, if necessary, and get immediate medical attention.

In Case Of Fire

Use water fog, foam, co2, or dry chemical extinguishing media.  Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turnout gear.

Empty Containers

All labeled precautions must be observed when handling, storing and transporting empty containers due to product residues.  Do not reuse this container unless it is professionally cleaned and reconditioned.

Disposal

Spilled material, unused contents and empty containers must be disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.  Refer to our material safety data sheet for specific disposal instructions.

In Case Of Chemical Emergency

Call SEITO day or night for assistance and information concerning spilled material, fire, exposure and other accidents. 9180000214.

Attention

Refer to our technical bulletin and material safety data sheet regarding safety, usage, applications, hazards procedures and disposal of this product.  Consult your supervisor for additional information.