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Prevent the spread of any spill to minimize harm to human health and the environment if safe to do so. Wear complete and
proper personal protective equipment following the recommendation of Section 8 at a minimum. Dike with suitable absorbent
material like granulated clay. Gather and store in a sealed container pending a waste disposal evaluation. Shut off ignition
sources; including electrical equipment and flames. Do not allow smoking in the area.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures, advice on general occupational hygiene and conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Store away from heat and light.
Avoid breathing mists or vapors. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not taste or swallow. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize exposure to air. After opening, purge container with nitrogen before
reclosing. Periodically test for peroxide formation on long-term storage. Do not allow to evaporate to near dryness. Do not
distill to near dryness. Addition of water or appropriate reducing materials will lessen peroxide formation.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient name Exposure limits
2-butoxyethanol ACGIH OSHA
(TWA) (STEL) (PEL) (STEL)
20 ppm N/A 50 ppm; 240 mg/m
3
N/A
Appropriate engineering controls and Environmental exposure controls
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits.
Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source,
preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Individual protection measures
Hygiene measures
Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
Eye/face protection: Use chemical safety goggles.
Skin protection
Hand protection and Body protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab
coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Other skin protection
Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating or drinking.
Respiratory protection: If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended
exposure limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure limits have not been
established), an approved respirator must be worn.
Respirator Type(s) (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a
half face piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn for up to ten times the exposure
limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier,
whichever is lowest. A full face piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type N100 filter) may be worn up to 50 times the
exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator
supplier, whichever is lowest. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, Glycerin, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH
type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full face piece
positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in Oxygen-
deficient atmospheres.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance
Physical state: Green liquid