Product ID:BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER (BGE), 43110
MSDS Date:08/25/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N000047
MSDS Number: BCDPQ

SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.

1 SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77001
US

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Preparer: J.C. WILLETT

Cage: 86961

SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.

2463 HOUSTON, TX 77001 US

Telephone: 713-473-9461

Cage: 86961

REPORTABILITY). KEEP OUT OF SURF WATERS, SEWERS &

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IF ANY EXPOS TO GEN PUBLIC/ENVIRON OCCURS OR IS

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PERFORM SIM OPERATIONS ON/NEAR CNTNRS. STORE IN

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HAZ. GROUND FIXED EQUIP. BOND & GROUND TRANSFER

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THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN EMPTIED, CAN CONTAIN HAZ PROD

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SHOES, CANNOT BE DECONTAMINATED & SHOULD BE

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CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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PROPANE, 1-BUTOXY-2, 3-EPOXY-; (BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER)

CAS: 2426-08-6

RTECS: TX4200000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM; 9293

CONCS APPROACHING OSHA LIM. NEVERTHELESS, YOU SHOULD

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IN LAB ANIMALS & TO PRDCE MUTAGENIC CHANGES IN

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CAUSES CANCER IN HUMANS IN INADEQUATE.

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VICTIM TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN IF

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DO NOT GIVE LIQS IF VICTIM IS UNCON/VERY

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INDUCE VOMIT BY TOUCHING FINGER TO BACK OF VICTIM'S

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IF VICTIM IS A CHILD, GIVE NO

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IPECAC. IF SYMPS SUCH AS LOSS OF GAG REFLEX,

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CONSIDERED FOLLOWING INTUBATION W/CUFFED ENDOTRACHEAL

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W/ABSORB SUCH AS CLAY, SAND/OTHER SUITABLE MATL;

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PROPER DISP. FLUSH AREA W/WATER TO REMOVE TRACE

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W/ABSORB MATL & PLACE IN NON-LEAKING CNTNRS FOR

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LAND/WATER MAY BE REPORTABLE TO NRC, (800-424-8802)

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:SEVERELY IRRIT. SKIN:SEVERELY
IRRIT, MAY CAUSE SENSIT (ALLERGY), RASH, HIVES. INHAL:IRRIT TO
NOSE, THROAT, RESP TRACT, CNS DEPRESS (GIDD, HDCH, DIZZ, NAUS,
UNCON, DEATH). INGEST:MOD TOX & MAY BE H ARMFUL. MAY CAUSE CNS
DEPRESS. N-BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER HAS BEEN REPORTED TO BE MUTAGENIC
IN IN-VITRO (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:TESTS. TESTS IN MICE GAVE MIXED RSLTS
(DOMINANT LETHAL TESTS). IN SOME TEST ANIMALS, EXPOSED TO BGE VAPS,
IN SOME LIVERS, THERE WERE FOCAL INFLAMM CELLS & CONGESTION OF
CELLS & CONGESTION OF CENTRAL ZONES. NOTE:PROD CONTAINS (10 PPM,
TYPICAL) RESIDUAL QTYS OF EPICHLOROHYDRIN (ECH). IT IS VERY
UNLIKELY (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING EYE, SKIN & RESP
DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOS TO THIS PRODUCT. PREEXISTING
SKIN ALLERGIES MAY INCR CHANCE OF DEVELOPING INCREASED ALLERGY
SYMPS FROM EXPOS TO THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS WHILE
HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MED ATTN. SKIN:IMMED REMOVE CONTAM
CLTHG/SHOES, WIPE EXCESS FROM SKIN & FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @
LST 15 MINS. U SE SOAP IF AVAIL/FOLLOW BY WASHING W/SOAP & WATER.
DO NOT REUSE CLTHG UNTIL THORO CLEANED. GET MED ATTN. LEATHER
ARTICLES, INCL SHOES, CANNOT BE DECONTAM & SHLD BE DESTROYED.
INHAL:REMOVE (ING 5)

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:130F,54C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, "ALCOHOL" FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CO*2.
COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINER W/WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PROD WILL FLOAT & CAN BE REIGNITED ON
SURF OF WATER. CNTNRS EXPOSED TO INTENSE HEAT FROM FIRES SHLD BE
COOLED W/WATER TO PVNT VAP PRESS BUILDUP WHICH (SUPDAT)

Spill Release Procedures:CAUT. COMBUST. LG SPILLS:ELIM POTNTL SOURCES
OF IGNIT. WEAR APPROP NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP & OTHER PROT CLTHG.
SHUT OFF SOURCE OF LEAK ONLY IF SAFE TO DO SO. DIKE & CONTAIN.
REMOVE W/ VACUUM TRUCKS/PUM P TO STOR/SALVAGE VESSELS. SOAK UP
RESIDUE(ING 11)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CAUTION. COMBUST. KEEP LIQ & VAP AWAY
FROM HEAT, SPKS & FLAME. SURFS THAT ARE SUFFICIENTLY HOT MAY IGNITE
EVEN LIQ PROD IN ABSENCE OF SPKS/FLAME.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONT W/EYES, SKIN. EXTING PILOT LIGHTS,
CIGARETTES & TURN OFF OTHER SOURCES OF IGNIT PRIOR TO USE & UNTIL
ALL VAPS ARE GONE. CNTNRS, EVEN THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN EMPTIED, CAN
CONTAIN EXPLO VAPS. DO NOT CUT, DRILL, GRIND, WELD/ (ING 17)

Respiratory Protection:AVOID BRTHG VAP. IF EXPOS MAY/DOES EXCEED OCCUP
EXPOS LIMS USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP TO PREVENT OVEREXP. IN
ACCORD W/29 CFR 1910.134 USE EITHER A FULL-FACE, ATM-SUPPLYING
RESP/AIR-PURIFYING RESP FO R ORGANIC VAPORS.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL
CONCENTRATIONS.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG W/FULL LGTH FCSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQD TO PREVENT ALL SKIN CONTACT. EYEWASH
FOUNTAINS & SAFETY SHOWERS AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING,
SMOKING, APPLYING COSMETICS OR USING TOILET FACILITIES. LAUNDER
(ING 21)
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ:COULD RSLT IN CNTNR RUPTURE. CNTNR AREAS EXPOSED TO DIRECT
FLAME CONT SHOULD BE COOLED W/LG QTYS OF WATER AS NEEDED TO PVNT
WEAKENING OF CNTNR STRUCTURE. MATLS TO AVOID:AMINES. RXN W/SOME CU
RING AGENTS MAY PRDCE CONSIDERABLE HEAT. EFTS OF OVEREXP:THAT
NORMAL WORK PRACTS W/PROD COULD RSLT IN ATM ECH (ING 2)

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:350F,177C
Vapor Pres:2
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:0.92 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:2% WT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR NEARLY COLORLESS LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG LEWIS/MINERAL ACIDS, STRONG MINERAL &
ORG BASES - ESP PRIMARY & SECONDARY (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, ALDEHYDES, ACIDS.

Waste Disposal Methods:UNDER EPA-RCRA (40 CFR 261.21), IF THIS PRODUCT
BECOMES A WASTE MATL, IT WOULD BE IGNITABLE HAZ WASTE, HAZ WASTE
NUMBER D001. REFER TO LATEST EPA/FED, STATE & LOCAL REGS REGARDING
PROPER DISP.

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