MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 22, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              2 3 – High                       Fire                  2 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other               0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC              800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:                        DOWANOL ^â EB

SYNONYMS:             Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether

MANUFACTURER:   Dow Chemical Company

â Indicates a registered trademark of the Dow Chemical Company

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Ethylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether  000111-76-2       99%                25 ppm                     YES

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, colorless liquid                      Boiling Point (^oF):                                 340^oF

Odor:                     Ether odor                                      Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       0.897

Water solubility:                        Infinite                          Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 25^oC: 0.88

Vapor Density (air=1):  4.10                             Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           100%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                0.07

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               150^oF (TCC)   Flammability Limits: Lower       1.1%    Upper  10.6%         Auto Ignition Temperature:    471^oF

 

Extinguishing Media:                 Water fog or fine spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol resistant foam. Do Not use direct water stream.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors. Do Not use direct water stream.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                               A direct water stream can create violent steam generation. Above 150^oF flammable vapor concentration can accumulate.

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X  Unstable:               Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:           X

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Avoid static discharge, Flammable vapors can be released at elevated temperatures.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Oxidizing materials

 

Decomposition Products:          During a fire, smoke may contain original material plus various toxic compounds that may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Moderate eye irritation or corneal injury can occur, which may be slow to heal. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes.. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. Excessive exposure may cause hemolysis. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. In the event of contact wash with water for 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           A single prolonged (hours) excessive inhalation may cause adverse effects. Excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. Remove to fresh air.

 

INGESTION:              Single dose oral toxicity is moderate. No hazards are anticipated from swallowing small amounts incidental to normal handling. Excessive amounts may cause injury. Induce vomiting immediately. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Do not flush into any sewer, ground or water ways.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store away from heat sources. Do not cut, drill, grind or weld near empty drums, for they could contain vapors.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Replace and firmly tighten closures. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:                  NONE

 

LABEL REQUIRED                                        NONE

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established