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
Product name
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Product Synonyms
2-Butoxyethanol; Butyl Cellosolve
CAS No.
111-76-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is recommended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. It is not recommended for drug, food or household use
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
1000 Tedia Way
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
tedia@tedia.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H312, H315, H319, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Dermal: GHS Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation: GHS Category 4 Skin Irritation: GHS Category 2 Eye Irritation: GHS Category 2A
Hazard statements
H227 – Combustible liquid and vapor. H312 – Harmful in contact with skin. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. H332 – Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
P210 – Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. – No smoking. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 – IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P302+P352 – IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 – IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. P501 – Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed inhaled or absorbed though the skin. Causes eye irritation. Affects central nervous system, blood, blood forming organs, kidneys, liver, and lymphatic system. May cause skin and respiratory tract irritation. Combustible liquid and vapor. Target Organs: Central nervous system, blood, kidneys, liver, and lymphatic system.
HMIS® ratings
Health – 2* Flammability – 2 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.
