Butyl glycidyl ether Safety Data Sheets
SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to the UN GHS revision 8
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
| Product name | Butyl 2,3-epoxypropyl ether |
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1.2 Other means of identification
| Product number | - |
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| Other names | erl0810; BGE; Epirez 501 |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
| Identified uses | Adhesives and sealant chemicals,CBI,Paint additives and coating additives not described by other categories |
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| Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
| Company | Echemi.com |
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| Address | Echemi.com |
| Telephone | Echemi.com |
1.5 Emergency phone number
| Emergency phone number | Echemi.com |
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| Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids, Category 3
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Oral
Skin sensitization, Category 1
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Inhalation
Specific target organ toxicity â single exposure, Category 3
Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2
Carcinogenicity, Category 2
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 3
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) |    |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | H226 Flammable liquid and vapour H302 Harmful if swallowed H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H332 Harmful if inhaled H335 May cause respiratory irritation H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H351 Suspected of causing cancer H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention | P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. P273 Avoid release to the environment. |
| Response | P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse affected areas with water [or shower]. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/... P333+P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P317 Get medical help. P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell. P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
| Storage | P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. |
| Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
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| Butyl 2,3-epoxypropyl ether | Butyl 2,3-epoxypropyl ether | 2426-08-6 | 219-376-4 | 100% |
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest.
Following skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Following eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth.
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Exposure can cause mild irritation of skin, eyes, nose, and respiratory tract. Chronic exposure may cause inflammation and sensitization of the skin. (USCG, 1999)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Absorption, Distribution and Excretion
When 14C-BGE was administered orally to male rats and rabbits (20 mg/kg), it was rapidly absorbed and metabolized. Most of the compound, 87% in the rat and 78% in the rabbit, was eliminated in the 0- to 24-hr urine.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: May form explosive peroxides upon contact with air. Toxic fumes such as carbon monoxide may be produced. Behavior in Fire: May polymerize, generating heat and causing the container to burst. (USCG, 1999)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 54°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids and amines. Cool. Keep in the dark.Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids. Cool. Keep in the dark.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
TLV: 3 ppm as TWA; (skin); (SEN).MAK: skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (SH); carcinogen category: 3B; germ cell mutagen group: 2
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Skin protection
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.
Thermal hazards
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
| Physical state | N-butyl glycidyl ether is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, slightly unpleasant odor. Flash point approximately 164°F. Denser than water. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors may irritate the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Ingestion or inhalation may cause central nervous system depression. Liquid contact may severely irritate the eyes and skin. Prolonged contact with the skin may cause defatting and drying. |
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| Colour | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odour | Irritating odor |
| Melting point/freezing point | 105°C(lit.) |
| Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 145°C |
| Flammability | Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F. |
| Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit | no data available |
| Flash point | 59°C(lit.) |
| Auto-ignition temperature | no data available |
| Decomposition temperature | no data available |
| pH | no data available |
| Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 72° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | log Kow = 0.63 |
| Vapour pressure | 1.43mmHg at 25°C |
| Density and/or relative density | 0.912 |
| Relative vapour density | 3.78 at 25 deg C (Air = 1) |
| Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with acids, amines, bases and strong oxidants.
10.2 Chemical stability
no data available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
FlammableN-BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER, an ether, can act as a base. They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids. The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example. Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizers, strong caustics.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 Rat oral 2.05 g/kg
- Inhalation: LC50 Mouse inhalation > 3500 ppm/4 hr
- Dermal: LD50 Rabbit percutaneous 4.93 g/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
STOT-repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. May cause heritable genetic damage to human germ cells.
Aspiration hazard
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: no data available
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 3 was calculated for n-butyl glycidyl ether(SRC), using a log Kow of 0.63(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
The Koc of n-butyl glycidyl ether is estimated as 52(SRC), using a log Kow of 0.63(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that n-butyl glycidyl ether is expected to have high mobility in soil(SRC).
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN Number
| ADR/RID: UN3271 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: UN3271 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: UN3271 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
| ADR/RID: ETHERS, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: ETHERS, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: ETHERS, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
| ADR/RID: 3 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: 3 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: 3 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
| ADR/RID: II (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: II (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: II (For reference only, please check.) |
14.5 Environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: No | IMDG: No | IATA: No |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
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| Butyl 2,3-epoxypropyl ether | Butyl 2,3-epoxypropyl ether | 2426-08-6 | 219-376-4 |
| European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
| EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
| United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
| China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Not Listed. | ||
| New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
| Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
| Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
| Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. | ||
| Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) | Listed. | ||
SECTION 16: Other information
Information on revision
| Creation Date | July 15, 2019 |
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| Revision Date | July 15, 2019 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
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.
Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
Butyl glycidyl ether is included in Amides category.
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