SDS

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal conditions
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None under normal processing.
Hazardous polymerization: Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Conditions to avoid: Incompatible materials, events which would compromise packaging
Incompatible materials: Materials which react with water. Strong acids. Bleach.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: In fire, carbon oxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Harmful if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes eye irritation
Component Information
Acute oral toxicity: Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether has low toxicity if swallowed.
Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling operations are not likely
to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may cause injury. In animals, effects
have been reported on the following organs: blood (hemolysis) and secondary effects on the
kidney and liver. Human red blood cells have been shown to be significantly less sensitive to
hemolysis than those of rodents and rabbits. Massive ingestion of ethylene glycol monobutyl
ether (attempted suicides) may produce metabolic acidosis and subsequent secondary
effects such as hemolysis, central nervous system and kidney effects.
Acute dermal toxicity: Prolonged skin contact to animals which are less sensitive to
hemolysis, as are humans, did not result in the absorption of harmful amounts.
Humans and guinea pigs are resistant to blood effects that are seen for rodents and rabbits.
For this reason, the guinea pig data is used as the basis for the acute toxicity classification
as it is a better model to assess acute toxicity to humans.
Acute inhalation toxicity: Excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory
tract (nose and throat). In humans, symptoms may include: Headache.
In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: blood (hemolysis) and
secondary effects on the kidney and liver. Human red blood cells have been shown to be
significantly less sensitive to hemolysis than those of rodents and rabbits.
Skin corrosion/irritation Brief contact with ethylene glycol monobutyl ether may cause
slight skin irritation with local redness. Repeated exposure may cause irritation, even a burn.
More severe response possible when contained against skin by clothing, gloves, footwear.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: ethylene glycol monobutyl ether may cause severe eye
irritation or corneal injury. Effects may be slow to heal. Vapor may cause eye irritation
experienced as mild discomfort and redness.
Sensitization Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether did not cause allergic skin reactions when
tested in humans. Did not cause allergic skin reactions when tested in guinea pigs.
For respiratory sensitization: No relevant data found.
Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Single Exposure) Evaluation of available data
suggests that Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether is not an STOT-SE toxicant.
Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) In animals, effects have
been reported on the following organs: blood (hemolysis) and secondary effects on the
kidney and liver. Human red blood cells have been shown to be significantly less sensitive to
hemolysis than those of rodents and rabbits.
Carcinogenicity In long-term animal studies with ethylene glycol butyl ether, small but
statistically significant increases in tumors were observed in mice but not rats. The effects
are not believed to be relevant to humans. If the material is handled in accordance with
proper industrial handling procedures, exposures should not pose a carcinogenic risk to
man.
Teratogenicity Has been toxic to the fetus in laboratory animals at doses toxic to the
mother. Did not cause birth defects in laboratory animals.
Reproductive toxicity In laboratory animal studies, effects on reproduction have been seen
only at doses that produced significant toxicity to the parent animals.
Mutagenicity In vitro genetic toxicity studies with ethylene glycol monobutyl ether were
predominantly negative. Animal genetic toxicity studies were negative.
Aspiration Hazard Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard
Carcinogenicity for Component (s)
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether is classified by ACGIH as
“A3” (=Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information for component ethylene glycol monobutyl ether / CAS #111-76-2:
Toxicity Acute toxicity to fish Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on
an acute basis (LC50/EC50/EL50/LL50 >100 mg/L in the most sensitive species
tested).
LC50, Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout), static test, 96 Hour, 1,474 mg/l, OECD
Test Guideline 203
Acute toxicity to aquatic invertebrates EC50, Daphnia magna (Water flea), static
test, 48 Hour, 1,550 mg/l, OECD Test Guideline 202
Acu
te toxicity to algae/aquatic plants EbC50, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
(green algae), static test, 72 Hour, Biomass, 911 mg/l, OECD Test Guideline 201
Toxicity to bacteria IC50, Bacteria, Growth inhibition, > 1,000 mg/l
Chronic aquatic toxicity
Chronic toxicity to fish NOEC, Danio rerio (zebra fish), semi-static test, 21 d, > 100
mg/l Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates NOEC, Daphnia magna (Water flea),
semi-static test, 21 d, Other, 100 mg/l
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable. Passes OECD test(
s) for ready
biodegradability. Material is ultimately biodegradable (reaches > 70% mineralization in
OECD test(s) for inherent biodegradability). 10-day Window: Pass
Biodegradation: 90.4 % Exposure time: 28 d OECD Test Guideline 301B or Equal
Theoretical Oxygen Demand: 2.30 mg/mg
Chemical Oxygen Demand: 2.21 mg/g Dichromate Biological oxygen demand (BOD)
Incubation Time BOD 5 d = 5.2 % / 10 d = 57 % / 20 d = 72.2 %
Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3).
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water(log Pow): 0.81 Measured
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 3.2
Mobility in soil Potential for mobility in soil is high (Koc between 50 and 150).
Partition coefficient (Koc): 67 Estimated.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods: dispose of wastes in accordance with applicable regional,
national and local laws and regulations.
Contaminated packaging Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional,
national and local laws.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated for transport. Emergency Telephone INFOTRAC 352-323-3500
1-800-535-5053 (North America)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations:
United States TSCA Inventory (TSCA)
All components of this product are in compliance with the inventory listing requirements
of the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
Are any ingredients required to be identified under:
SARA Title III Section 302 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A)........... No
SARA Title III Section 311/312 Hazard Categories for this product
immediate (acute) health hazard / delayed (chronic) health hazard
SARA Title III Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65) - Toxic Chemical List
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether CAS # 111-76-2 (under “Glycol Ethers”)
Diethylene glycol methyl ether
CAS # 111-77-3 (under “Glycol Ethers”)
CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4).......................................... No
US State Regulations “Right to Know”
Chemical Name New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether
CAS #111-76-2 X X X
California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of
1986) This product contains no listed substances known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, at levels which would require a
warning under the statute.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our
knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is
designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation,
disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification.
The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for
such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless
specified in the text.
Ethylene glycol
monobutyl ether
CAS #111-76-2
Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation
Specific gravity > 1
Density > 9 lbs / gal
Water solubility Complete
Solubility in other solvents Not determined
Partition coefficient:
(n-octanol/water) Not determined
Autoignition temperature Not determined
Decomposition temperature Not determined
Kinematic viscosity Not determined
Dynamic viscosity Not determined
Explosive properties Not determined
Oxidizing properties Not determined
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
pH 8-9
Melting point/freezing point < 0°C / < 32°F
Boiling point/boiling range 100°C / 212°F
Flash point Not determined
Evaporation rate (BA=1) Not determined
Flash Point (Closed Cup) >100°C / 212°F
Flammability limits in air:
Upper flammability limit Non flammable
Lower flammability limit Non flammable
Vapor pressure: Not determined
Vapor density Not determined
Guinea pig, 1,400 mg/kg
Rat, 1,300 mg/kg
Guinea pig,
> 2,000 mg/kg
LC0, Guinea pig, 1 Hr,
vapor, > 3.1 mg/l
No deaths at this level
VOC
emissions
for this product
per Method 24
per ASTM D 6886
“ACTUAL” VOC
(VOC Material) based
upon entire formulation
115 grams/Liter
129 grams/Liter
“REGULATORY” VOC
(VOC Coating) omits water & exempt
compounds per CA SCAQMD Rule 102
237 grams/Liter
266 grams/Liter
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