International Chemical Safety Cards

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

ICSC: 0788

2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Diglycol monobutyl ether
Butoxydiglycol
DEGBE
C₈H₁₈O₃ / CH₃(CH₂)₃OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 162.2
ICSC #    0788
CAS #     112-34-5
RTECS # KJ9100000
EC #         603-096-00-8
April 19, 2004 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 78°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 78°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION		Ventilation. Local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•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		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.

Xi symbol
R: 36
S: 2-24-26

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ICSC: 0788

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

ICSC: 0788

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: 100 mg/m³;
Peak limitation category: I(1); Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2003).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 230°C
Melting point: -68°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.95
Solubility in water:
very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 3

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6
Flash point: 78°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 223°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-9.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.3

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found. Butyl Carbitol, Butyl Dioxitol, Butyl ethyl Cellosolve, DB Glycol Ether, Dowanol DB, Ektasolve DB and Polysolv DB are trade names.

NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0788	DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.