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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 with side-shields.
Hand protection:
Wear suitable gloves.
Respiratory protection:
If working in confined space or poor ventilation use
appropriate respiratory protection.
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:
Blue
Odour:
Mild
pH:
12.5 – 13.0
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:
1.05
Viscosity, dynamic:
Not applicable
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.