Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
111-76-2
Name of the chemical
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
Concentration
(% by weight
General Information
Revision date
2023-09-19
Product name
Butyl Cellosolve
Chemical name
Pure substance
CAS No.
111-76-2
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None known
supplier name
Comet Chemical Company Ltd
Manufacturer Name
Comet Chemical Company Ltd
Emergency telephone
1-888-772-2543
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Comet Chemical Company Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302, H311, H315, H319, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the chemical Clear colourless liquid. Sweet odour
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid. Toxic if inhaled. Toxic in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No Smoking Avoid breathing mist or vapours. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use water fog, dry chemical, CO2 or ‘alcohol’ foam to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be an aspiration hazard. Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or subsequent vomiting may cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal. May form explosive peroxides.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Clear colourless liquid. Sweet 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). Hazard classification: Flammable Liquid - Category 4 Acute Toxicity, inhalation - Category 3 (mist) Acute toxicity, dermal - Category 3 Acute toxicity, oral - Category 4 Skin Irritation - Category 2 Eye irritation - Category 2A
