Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
112-34-5
Name of the chemical
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-10-19
Product name
Butyl Carbitol
Chemical name
Aliphatic ether alcohol
CAS No.
112-34-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Antifreeze; Plasticiser; Solvent
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None known
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Company Information
company name
Comet Chemical Company Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning!
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Clear colourless liquid. Ether like odour. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Flammable Liquid - Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
Signal word
Warning!
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid. Causes serious eye irritation. .
Precautionary statements
Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use water fog, dry chemical, CO2 or ‘alcohol’ foam for extinction. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
May cause skin and respiratory irritation. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
