1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

Revision date : 2025-09-24

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GHS08 GHS05 GHS07
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 3

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

2425-79-8

Name of the chemical

1,4-butanediol bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)ether

Concentration

>= 60 - <= 100

General Information

Version

6.12

Revision date

2025-09-24

Product name

1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether

CAS No.

2425-79-8

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses

Emergency telephone

+61 2 9037 2994

Icons in SDS

GHS05 GHS07 GHS08

Company Information

company name

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302+H312+H332, H315, H317, H318, H360, H412

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H302+H312+H332

Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye Category 1 irritation Skin sensitisation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 3 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 3 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel un- well. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 3 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 3 aquatic hazard

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