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EC/CAS
112-34-5
Name of the chemical
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2013-02-21
Product name
Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries419146
CAS No.
112-34-5
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Company Information
company name
ashland
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Appearance: liquid, off-white WARNING! CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, Skin absorption, Skin contact, Eye Contact, Ingestion Eye contact Can cause severe eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes. Can injure eye tissue. Skin contact May cause slight skin irritation. Ingestion Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful. Inhalation Breathing of vapor or mist is possible. Breathing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Breathing large amounts may be harmful. Symptoms are not expected at air concentrations below the recommended exposure limits, if applicable (see Section 8.).
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or organ systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material:, lung (for example, asthma-like conditions) Symptoms Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include:, stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), irritation (nose, throat, airways), central nervous system depression (dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, unconsciousness), Blurred vision, Lack of coordination Target Organs Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether has been found to cause breakage of red blood cells following ingestion in rats. Injury to other organs including liver and kidneys was considered secondary to the effect on the blood. Carcinogenicity This material is not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reproductive hazard Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether did not cause harm to the fetus when given orally or when applied to the skin in laboratory animal studies.
