GLYCOL ETHER EB ACETATE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview

Physical hazards

0 Physical state liquid Color Colorless. Odor Fruity. Odor Threshold No Data Available.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye. Inhalation. Skin. Acute effects See component summary. 2-Butoxyethylacetate 112-07-2 Mildly toxic by ingestion and skin contact. A mild skin and eye irritant. May damage the kidneys. May produce symptoms of nervous system depression including headache, dizziness, nausea, loss of sense of balance, drowsiness, and visual disturbances. 2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 May cause irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Exposure to high vapor concentrations may cause Central Nervous System (CNS) depression with symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache, loss of coordination, loss of consciousness, coma and death. Skin In liquid or solution form, this material may be absorbed through intact skin and produce toxic effects if the exposure is prolonged/extensive. Inhalation Vapors may cause irritation of the eyes, nose and throat as well as CNS depression (fatigue, dizziness, loss of concentration, with collapse, coma and death possible in cases of severe overexposure). High vapor concentrations may be irritating to the upper respiratory tract. Eyes Slight eye irritant upon direct contact. Slight excess redness and possibly swelling of the conjunctiva may develop. Serious corneal injury is not anticipated. Ingestion May produce symptoms of CNS depression including headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, unconsciousness and death. Central nervous system symptoms similar to those by inhalation, followed by rapid breathing, increased heart rate, possible toxicity to the kidneys, decreased urine volume and severe metabolic acidosis.

Potential chronic health

See component summary. 2-Butoxyethylacetate 112-07-2 May cause kidney damage. 2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 May cause dermatitis by defatting the skin from prolonged or repeated contact. This substance may have effects on the haematopoietic system, resulting in blood disorders. Animal carcinogen. Minimal risk to human health after prolonged exposure.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Any pre-existing diseases or disorders of the CNS, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver.