Brite

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. Hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R36. Irritating to eyes

Precautionary statements

S25, S27/28. Avoid contact with eyes. After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of water.

SUSDP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear amber liquid. Odour: Mild, perfumed odour.

Health hazards

2-butoxyethanol is a severe eye irritant. Results of skin irritation studies are conflicting; however, it is considered to be a mild to moderate skin irritant in test animals. Contact dermatitis has been reported in a few cases. It is well absorbed via inhalation, oral and dermal routes. Eye irritant.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. Long Term Exposure: Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis due to the defatting effect. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term. However, ingestion of significant quantities might result in nausea, vomiting and gastric disturbances. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: ASCC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by ASCC. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: 2-butoxyethanol is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. Diethanolamine is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.