General Description
A liquid with an acrid odor. Flash point near 140°F. Slightly less dense than water. Vapors much heavier than air. May irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
Reactivity Profile
When heated to decomposition, emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes [USCG, 1999].
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Slightly soluble in water.
Health Hazard
Causes eye and skin irritation. Mildly toxic by ingestion.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: When heated to decomposition, emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Description
Butoxyl is a colorless liquid with a sharp odor.Molecular weight=146.19; Specific gravity (H2O:1)=0.96; Boiling point=169-173℃; Melting/Freezingpoint =,- 80℃; Flash point=62℃ (cc); 77℃.Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M RatingSystem): Health 1, Flammability 2, Reactivity 1. Slightlysoluble in water; solubility=30 g/L.
Potential Exposure
Those involved in the use of this material as a cleaning solvent and as a component in varnishesand casting molds.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove anycontact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seekmedical attention immediately. If this chemical contactsthe skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove fromexposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing hasstopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transferpromptly to a medical facility. When this chemical hasbeen swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
storage
Color Code—Red: Flammability Hazard: Storein a flammable liquid storage area or approved cabinetaway from ignition sources and corrosive and reactivematerials. Butoxyl must be stored to avoid contact withoxidizers (such as perchlorates, peroxides, permanganates,chlorates, and nitrates), since violent reactions occur.Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, wellventilated area. Sources of ignition, such as smoking andopen flames, are prohibited where Butoxyl is used, handled,or stored in a manner that could create a potentialfire or explosion hazard.
Shipping
Butoxyl requires a shipping label of“FLAMMABLE LIQUID.” The Hazard Class is 3 and thePacking Group is III.
Incompatibilities
Strong oxidizers.
Toxics Screening Level
The Initial Threshold Screening Level (ITSL) is 0.014 μg/m3/d annual averaging time.
