Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether

Redox Ltd

Revision date : 2025-06-19

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GHS07
Health risk rating 2
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

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.

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