BDYQZ - BUTYL CELLOSOLVE

Product Identification

Product ID:BUTYL CELLOSOLVE
MSDS Date:04/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-431-6020
MSDS Number: BDYQZ

Responsible Party
UNION CARBIDE CORP;LINDE DIVISION
39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
DANBURY, CT 06817-0001
US

Emergency Phone: 304-744-3487

Info Phone: 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

Contractor
UNION CARBIDE CORP LINDE DIV
DANBURY, CT 06817-0001 US

Telephone: 800-822-4357; 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

Ingredients

2-BUTOXYETHANOL

CAS: 111-76-2

RTECS: KJ8575000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL S, 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 25 PPM; 9293

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY TRACT;CORNEAL INJURY,REDNESS OF
SKIN;HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA.
CHRONIC;LIVER,KIDNEY AND SKIN DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid

First Aid:INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER;SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
WATER;SEEK ME DICAL ADVICE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:105F/66C
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:10.6
Extinguishing Media:WATERSPRAY,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA WITH PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CONTAIN FREE
LIQUID;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER
DISPOSAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES;WASH AFTER HANDLING;KEEP
CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH & SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:340F/171C
Vapor Pres:0.6 MMHG
Vapor Density:4.1
Spec Gravity:0.9022
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.08 (BUTYL ACETATE)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID;MILD ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO AND/OR CO*2

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
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particular situation.