2-Butoxyethanol acetate

Synonyms & Trade Names

2-Butoxyethyl acetate, Butyl Cellosolve® acetate, Butyl glycol acetate, EGBEA, Ektasolve EB® acetate, Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate

CAS No.

112-07-2

RTECS No.

KJ8925000

DOT ID & Guide

Formula

C₄H₉O(CH₂)₂OCOCH₃

Conversion

1 ppm = 6.55 mg/m³

IDLH

N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX

Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL

TWA 5 ppm (33 mg/m³)

OSHA PEL

none

Measurement Methods

OSHA 83
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods

Physical Description

Colorless liquid with a pleasant, sweet, fruity odor.

Molecular Weight

160.2

Boiling Point

378°F

Freezing Point

-82°F

Solubility

1.5%

Vapor Pressure

0.3 mmHg

Ionization Potential

Specific Gravity

0.94

Flash Point

160°F

Upper Explosive Limit

(275°F): 8.54%

Lower Explosive Limit

(200°F): 0.88%

Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.

Incompatibilities & Reactivities

Oxidizers

Exposure Routes

inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact

Symptoms

irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; hemolysis, hematuria (blood in the urine); central nervous system depression, headache; vomiting

Target Organs

Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, hematopoietic system, blood, kidneys, liver, lymphoid system

Personal Protection/Sanitation

(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet (flammable)
Change:No recommendation

First Aid

(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately

Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH

Up to 50 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*

Up to 125 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*

Up to 250 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece

Up to 700 ppm:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

2-Butoxyethanol acetate

NIOSH REL

OSHA PEL

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