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
Version
17
Revision date
2025-07-30
Product name
2-Butoxyethanol
CAS No.
111-76-2
Manufacturer Name
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H315, H319, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, or hearing protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Supplemental label elements
DELAYED EFFECTS FROM LONG TERM OVEREXPOSURE. Contains solvents which can cause permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. Please refer to the SDS for additional information. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer contents to other containers for storage.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Narcotic effects) -
