Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
111-76-2
Name of the chemical
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-01-03
Product name
OPTIMUM SHIELD
Product Synonyms
S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
CAS No.
111-76-2
Emergency telephone
Phone
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Company Information
company name
16001 TRADE ZONE AVE
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WARNING Irritating to the skin, eyes, and digestive system. Long-term exposure may cause kidney and/or liver damage. Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (also known as 2-butoxyethanol) is a possible teratogen. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated contact.
Hazard categories
Skin and Eyes Irritant Category 2 Acute Toxicity Category 4
Potential health effects
EYE Eye irritant. SKIN: Causes skin irritation. INGESTION: May cause nausea, vomiting and stomach irritation. May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways. INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors and mist of the product may be irritating to the respiratory system. Excessive inhalation of this material causes headache, dizziness, nausea and loss of motor skills. CHRONIC (CANCER) INFORMATION: Long term exposure via inhalation of concentrations of 2-butoxyethanol up to 125 ppm caused an increase of liver tumors in male mice. A slight increase in adrenal tumors was observed in female rats. The NTP has determined that 2- butoxyethanol displays some evidence of carcinogenicity in female rats. The IARC has evaluated the material as an IARC Group 3 not classified as to carcinogenicity in humans, based on limited data in animals and inadequate data in humans. TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECT) INFORMATION: Not classified as a teratogen. REPRODUCTION INFORMATION: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
