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Ensure that eye bath is available and ready for use. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Do not breathe vapours, mist or
fumes.
Conditions for safe storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limit(s):
There is no exposure data for this product. The Exposure Standards for 2-
Butoxyethanol CAS No: 111-76-2; TWA: 20ppm (96.9mg/m
3
) STEL: 50ppm (242mg/m
3
).
Absorption through skin may be a significant source of exposure.
Exposure controls:
Eye protection:
Wear safety glasses.
Hand protection:
Wear impervious gloves such as nitrile rubber.
Respiratory protection:
If engineering controls are not effective in controlling airborne
exposure then respiratory protective equipment should be used for protection against airborne
contamination. Reference should be made to Australian Standards AS/NZ 1715, Selection
Engineering measures:
Use only in a well ventilated area. If handling large amounts a system
of local and/or general exhaust is recommended.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state:
Liquid
Colour:
Reddish-Pink
Odour:
Sweet fruity odour
pH:
11.0 – 11.3
Boiling point/range:
100-171
o
C Water
Melting point/range:
<0
o
C Water
Flash point:
Non combustible
Lower explosion limit:
Not applicable
Upper explosion limit:
Not applicable
Vapour pressure:
Not established
Relative vapour density:
Not established
Water solubility:
Miscible with water at all proportions
Relative density:
1.01 – 1.02
Evaporation rate:
Not established
Percent volatility:
Not determined
NOTE: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a
specification.