Product Name: Polypropylene glycol (2) butyl ether
Synonyms: PPG-2 butyl ether
Chemical Formula: C10H22O3
CAS Number: 9003-13-8
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Recommended Use: Solvent, carrier fluid, chemical intermediate
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GHS Classification: Eye irritation (Category 2A), Skin irritation (Category 2)
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Signal Word: Warning
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Wash exposed skin after handling. Avoid breathing vapors.
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation may cause respiratory discomfort; skin contact causes mild to moderate irritation; eye contact leads to redness and watering; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress.
Chemical Name: Polypropylene glycol (2) butyl ether
Common Name: PPG-2 butyl ether
CAS Number: 9003-13-8
Concentration: 100%
Impurities: None identified at hazardous concentrations
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop or persist.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Most Important Symptoms: Irritation, redness, discomfort in affected site.
Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Avoid water jet.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, irritating fumes.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters must wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Fire Hazards: Containers exposed to fire may rupture or burst due to pressure increase. Vapors may form flammable mixtures in air under certain conditions.
Special Procedures: Cool containers with water spray. Remove containers from fire area if possible without risk.
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and protective clothing.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage by containing the spill. Do not allow material to enter drains, surface waters, or soil.
Methods for Cleanup: Absorb spill with inert material like sand or earth. Place in a suitable container. Clean spill area with water and detergent.
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel and ventilate area.
Precautions for Safe Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. No smoking, eating, or drinking when handling the product.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and direct sunlight.
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases can trigger hazardous reactions.
Packaging Materials: Use corrosion-resistant containers designed for chemical storage.
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits.
Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust or general ventilation designed to keep airborne levels below recommended limits.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, lab coat or apron, and respiratory protection where material is handled in vapor form or in poorly ventilated areas.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, ether-like scent
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: Not applicable
Melting Point/Freezing Point: -50°C (-58°F)
Boiling Point/Range: 212-220°C (414-428°F)
Flash Point: 110°C (230°F) (Closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Slower than ether
Flammability: Not classified as flammable under normal handling
Vapor Pressure: <1 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density: >1 (air = 1)
Relative Density: 0.98 g/cm³ at 20°C
Solubility: Soluble in water and many organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not established
Auto-ignition Temperature: >300°C (>572°F)
Decomposition Temperature: No data available
Viscosity: Moderate
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions of storage and handling.
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizers to produce hazardous products.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Risk of exothermic reaction if mixed with oxidizers or acids.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, open flames, sources of ignition.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizing agents, and strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, other unidentified organic compounds.
Acute Toxicity: Data on specific values limited, expected to be low oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicity.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation on prolonged or repeated exposure.
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes eye irritation and temporary visual disturbance.
Respiratory Sensitization: No evidence of respiratory sensitization.
Skin Sensitization: No data indicating skin sensitization.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No data available.
Carcinogenicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity in animal studies or listed by OSHA, IARC, NTP.
Reproductive Toxicity: No data available.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity: May cause drowsiness or dizziness if large quantities are inhaled.
Aspiration Hazard: Not classified as an aspiration hazard.
Ecotoxicity: Limited data, not expected to cause significant harm to aquatic life in low concentrations.
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable based on structure-activity relationship and comparison with similar substances.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms.
Mobility in Soil: Likely to move through soil and reach groundwater.
Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow product to enter waterways in significant amounts.
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in compliance with all local, regional, and national regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Wash container before disposal or recycling. Do not reuse empty containers for other purposes.
Recommendation: Consult an approved waste disposal contractor; incineration may be appropriate for large volumes; avoid landfill.
UN Number: Not regulated for transport under UN, IATA, IMDG guidelines.
UN Proper Shipping Name: Polyalkylene glycol ether
Transport Hazard Class(es): Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant.
Special Precautions for Transport: Transport in tightly closed containers; avoid loading with strong acids, bases, or oxidizers.
Inventory Status: Listed on TSCA (US), EU, Canada DSL, Australia AICS.
OSHA Hazard Communication Status: Regulated as an irritant.
SARA Title III Section 313: Not subject to reporting.
California Proposition 65: This product contains no listed substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Other Regulations: Follow all institutional, national, and local regulations regarding chemical safety and waste disposal.
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