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EC/CAS
111-76-2
Name of the chemical
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
Concentration
<=100%
General Information
Revision date
2025-06-19
Product name
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether
Product Synonyms
2-Butoxyethanol; Butyl cellosolve; Butyl glycol; Butyl glycol ether; EGBE; Ethylene glycol, mono-n-butyl ester; Glycol Ether
Chemical name
Ethanol, 2-butoxy-
CAS No.
111-76-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent; Chemical intermediate
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Company Information
company name
Redox Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302+H312+H332, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
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Hazard categories
Flammable Liquids - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Pictograms
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H227 Combustible liquid H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P210 Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P233 Keep container tightly closed.
Response
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, regular foam extinguishing agent or water spray for extinction. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. P330 Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Classifications
NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Safe Work Australia
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Flammable Liquids - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Pictograms Signal Word Warning Hazard Statements H227 Combustible liquid. H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.