MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 27, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              2 3 – High                       Fire                  1 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:                        GLYCOL ETHER DB

FORMULA:                C₈H₁₈O₃           M.W. = 162.23

SYNONYMS:             Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether

MANUFACTURER:   Eastman Chemical Corp. (Emergency phone 800-Eastman)

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether     000112-34-5      100%         NE                          YES

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:                 Clear, colorless liquid                Boiling Point (^oF):                                 442^oF

Odor:                           Slight                                        Melting Point (^oF):                                -105^oF

pH:                               ND                                          Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       0.948

Water solubility:                        Complete                     Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: 0.027mbar

Vapor Density (air=1):  5.6                               Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           100%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                0.01

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):     212^oF (Setflash C.C.)Explosive Limits: Lower            0.85%  Upper              24.6%

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        400^oF

Extinguishing Media:                 Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol resistant foam.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Forms peroxides of unknown stability. Keep away from oxidizing materials.

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Avoid contact with oxidizing materials. Minimize exposure to air. After opening, purge container with nitrogen before closing. Do not allow to evaporate to near dryness. If peroxide formation is suspected, do not open or remove container.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   None known.

 

Decomposition Products:          Combustion products of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.

 

Glycol Ether DB                                                                                                                                Page 2

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Mild eye irritant. Wash thoroughly with clean water for 15 minutes. If possible remove contact lenses. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

 

SKIN:              Low hazard for normal circumstances. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

 

INHALATION:           Low hazard for usual industrial handling. If symptoms occur, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if necessary.

 

INGESTION:              Low hazard for usual industrial handling. If symptoms occur, get medical advise.

 

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. Absorb with vermiculite or inert material. Collect excess material. Prevent runoff from entering waterways.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store away from heat and light. Good ventilation is required for use of this material. Use an approved respirator if fumes are excessive. Do not allow to evaporate to near dryness as explosive peroxides may form.

 

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

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse thoroughly with water. 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