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| 2-Butoxyethanol acetate | CAS 112-07-2 | ||
| C4H9O(CH2)2OCOCH3 | RTECS KJ8925000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 2-Butoxyethyl acetate, Butyl Cellosolve® acetate, Butyl glycol acetate, EGBEA, Ektasolve EB® acetate, Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 5 ppm (33 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. | Conversion 1 ppm = 6.55 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a pleasant, sweet, fruity odor. |
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MW: 160.2 |
BP: 378°F |
FRZ: -82°F |
Sol: 1.5% |
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VP: 0.3 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 0.94 |
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Fl.P: 71°F |
UEL(275°F): 8.54% |
LEL(200°F): 0.88% |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73�F and BP at or above 100�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers |
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Measurement Methods OSHA 83 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH Up to 50 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 125 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)* Up to 250 ppm: (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 700 ppm: (APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; hemolysis, hematuria (blood in the urine); central nervous system depression, headache; vomiting | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, hematopoietic system, blood, kidneys, liver, lymphoid system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |