Product Name: Polypropylene Glycol (30) Butyl Ether
Chemical Family: Polyether polyol
Synonyms: PPG Butyl Ether, PPG-30-Butyl
CAS Number: 9003-13-8
Manufacturer: Listed chemical supplier or manufacturer
Address: Supplier’s business or distribution location
Contact Details: Emergency phone number, email for Safety Data Sheets
Recommended Use: Industrial solvent, chemical intermediate
Restrictions on Use: Not for food, drug, cosmetic or household use
Classification: Eye irritation (Category 2), Skin irritation (Category 2)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation; causes serious eye irritation; may be harmful if inhaled
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection; wash hands thoroughly after handling; avoid breathing vapor; seek medical attention if symptoms occur
Other Hazards: Prolonged contact may injure eyes, slight odor can go unnoticed in enclosed areas
Chemical Name: Polypropylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Common Name: Polypropylene glycol butyl ether
Content: 100% (mixture of oligomers, average mol weight ~1800 g/mol, average 30 propylene oxide units per molecule)
CAS Number: 9003-13-8
Impurities: May include trace propylene oxide and byproducts, less than 0.2%
Additives: None reported
Eye Contact: Rinse with clean water, lift eyelids occasionally, seek medical help for lingering pain
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; wash thoroughly with soap and water; if irritation persists, call a doctor
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; keep warm and still; seek medical advice for respiratory symptoms
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, drink water only if fully conscious; get medical advice immediately
Symptoms: Temporary redness, burning, headache from vapor, nausea in rare cases
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water mist
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Strong water jets may spread product
Fire Hazards: Decomposes to form toxic fumes including carbon oxides
Protection for Firefighters: Full gear with self-contained breathing apparatus
Firefighting Instructions: Cool tanks from safe distance, fight from upwind, contain run-off
Personal Precautions: Avoid direct contact with product, ventilate area, wear gloves, goggles, respirator
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry to drains, water sources, or soil
Cleanup Methods: Soak up with inert material, shovel into approved container, rinse residue with water and detergent, ventilate site
Disposal: Follow local and national rules for chemical waste, use licensed waste contractor
Handling: Use only with adequate ventilation, avoid skin and eye contact, handle only with proper PPE
Advice on Safe Handling: Keep away from sources of ignition, do not breathe mist or vapor, wash after use
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed container, away from direct sunlight, heat, oxidizers, acids
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, reactive halides, peroxides
Special Considerations: Label containers, use secondary containment for large drums
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific OSHA limit, recommend keeping airborne vapor below 10 ppm (user due diligence)
Engineering Controls: Provide exhaust ventilation or process enclosure
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles with side protection
Skin Protection: Resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), long sleeves, avoid open skin exposure
Respiratory Protection: Organic vapor respirators in poorly ventilated environments
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, remove contaminated clothing, keep food and drink out of work area
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Clear to slightly hazy, colorless to pale yellow
Odor: Faint ether-like
pH (as supplied): 6–8
Melting Point: -15 °C to -10 °C
Boiling Point: 276 °C to 295 °C
Flash Point: Approx. 148 °C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Slow
Flammability: Not easily ignited
Vapor Pressure: < 0.1 mmHg @ 20°C
Relative Density: 0.98–1.05 g/cm³ @ 20°C
Solubility (Water): Miscible or partially miscible
Viscosity: 80–120 cP @ 25°C
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Log Pow: Estimated 1–2
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200 °C
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal industrial and storage temperatures
Reactivity: Little risk under standard handling, reacts with strong oxidizers
Conditions to Avoid: Open flames, strong heat, direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Nitric acid, strong bases, strong oxidizers, halogens
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, unknown toxins possible under combustion
Hazardous Polymerization: Product not likely to polymerize under normal use
Acute Toxicity: Slight oral or dermal toxicity (oral LD50, rat: >2000 mg/kg); inhalation: low hazard at room temp
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild to moderate irritation with prolonged contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes eye irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: Not a known sensitizer
Skin Sensitization: Unlikely to cause, based on structure
Chronic Toxicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, reproductive toxicity in animal studies
Symptoms of Exposure: Redness, tearing, burning near eyes, headache possible after heavy exposure
Ecotoxicity: Moderately toxic to aquatic life (fish LC50: > 100 mg/L, daphnia EC50: > 100 mg/L over 48hr)
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable over weeks, but not rapidly
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low, log Pow of ~1.5 means not expected to build up in tissue
Mobility in Soil: Moderate, water soluble fraction may migrate
Other Adverse Effects: No data about ozone depletion, photochemical activity
Disposal of Product: Incinerate or use chemical treatment at licensed waste facility
Contaminated Packaging: Drain drum, triple rinse, send drum to recycler or authorized landfill
Code for Waste: Follow local hazardous chemical waste codes (consult regulations for exact identification)
Precautions: Avoid emission to drains or rivers; do not reuse container for food or other chemicals
UN Number: Not regulated as hazardous for transport under ADR, IMDG, IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Polypropylene Glycol Butyl Ether
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Protect from physical damage, tightly seal containers, avoid temperature extremes
TSCA: Listed in US Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
REACH: Registered under European REACH (consult importer for status)
OSHA Hazard Communication: Classified as hazardous (eye, skin irritant)
SARA Title III Sec 311/312: Acute health hazard (irritant)
California Prop 65: Not known to be regulated
EU Classification: Xi–Irritant, H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Label Requirements: Product label must include hazard pictogram, precautionary statements, emergency contact
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