General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2022-07-28
Product name
Butyl Glycol Ether
Product Synonyms
Butoxy Ethoxol, Butyl Glycol, Butyl Oxitol, Butyl Icinol, Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether, Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether, 2-Butoxy Ethanol, Ethanol 2-butoxy-, EGBE
Chemical name
ethylene glycol monobutyl ether
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Recochem Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
recoaust@recochem.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302, H312, H315, H319, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Poisons 6 Schedule [1] Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 4, Flammable Liquids Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from
Hazard statements
H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H227: Combustible liquid. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation.
Prevention
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261: Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray/fog to extinguish P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention Page 1 continued... P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider if you feel unwell P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P330: Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403: Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation. Not Applicable
