Synonyms

2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
2-Butoxyethanol *
NJ Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet     & MSDS *
C₆H₁₄O₂/CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH
Butoxyethoxyethanol
Diglycol Monobutyl Ether
Butoxydiethylene Glycol
Ethanol,2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)-
Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether
Butyl Oxitol Glycol Ether
O-Butyl Diethylene Gycol
Diethylene Glycol N-Butyl ether
Butadigol
DBGE
Poly-Sol DB
Butyl Digol
Butyl Diglycol
Butyl Dioxitol
Butyl Carbitol
Butoxydiglycol
CAS #: 112-34-5

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Protective Equipment

Eyes

Wear appropriate glasses or chemical safety goggles (as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166).

Skin

Employees must wear appropriate protective (impervious) clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Wear appropriate neoprene, pvc or viton gloves.

Respiratory

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

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then assure that workers are fully trained in safe handling and use, and assure that protective gloves and goggles are worn at all times (particularly when handling concentrated solutions). Use the product away from building occupants. Also take care when disposing of left over product, wastewaters, and empty containers.

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		Health Effects From Full-Strength Ingredient					NFPA Rating
CAS Number	Ingredient Name	Eye Effects	Skin Effects	Skin Absorb?	Inhalation Effects	Chronic Effects	H	F	R
00111-76-2	2-Butoxy Ethanol	Irr	Irr	Yes		Reproductive & Fetal Effects; Liver & Kidney Damage; Blood Damage	2	2	0

00112-34-5

Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether

Irr

Yes

Slight

Kidney damage; Central Nervous System effects

PC Code: 011502

CAS REG. NO. 112-34-5

Synonym(s):

BUTYL CARBITOL
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
DIGLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

Trade Name(s):

DOWANOL OR

Scientific Name(s):

BUTOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL

CAS Numbers

CAS REG. NO. 112-34-5
0000112345