International Chemical Safety Cards

n-BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER

ICSC: 0115

BGE
1-Butoxy-2,3-epoxypropane
2,3-Epoxypropyl butyl ether
C₇H₁₄O₂
Molecular mass: 130.2
ICSC #    0115
CAS #     2426-08-6
RTECS # TX4200000
EC #         603-039-00-7
October 06, 1997 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 54°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 54°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT!
•INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids. Cool. Keep in the dark.

Xn symbol
R: 20-43
S: 2-24/25

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ICSC: 0115

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

n-BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER

ICSC: 0115

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides in contact with air. The substance decomposes on exposure to light and air. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, acids, and bases.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 25 ppm; 133 mg/m³ (as TWA) (ACGIH 1997).
MAK: H,S (1996).
MAK: class IIIB (1996).
OSHA PEL: TWA 50 ppm (270 mg/m³)
NIOSH REL: C 5.6 ppm (30 mg/m³) 15-minute
NIOSH IDLH: 250 ppm

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 164°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.91
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 2
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.43

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 54°C c.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: see Notes

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Explosive limits are unknown in literature, although the substance is combustible and has a flash point < 61°C. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G37

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0115	n-BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.