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Odor: Faint, sweet odor
Odor threshold: Not determined
pH: 8.0
Specific Gravity: 0.998
Melting point: 0
o
C
Boiling point: 98
o
C
Flash point: >94
o
C
Evaporation rate (BuAc=1): Not determined
Flammability (solid, gas): No
Lower and upper explosive (flammable) limits: LEL 1.1%, UEL 10% (2-butoxyethanol)
Vapor pressure: Not determined
Vapor density (Air=1): Not determined
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not Established
Auto-ignition temperature: Not Applicable
Decomposition temperature: Not Established
Viscosity: Not determined
VOC%: 1.0
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Forms peroxides of unknown stability.
Conditions to avoid
Temperatures above the flash point and avoid excessive heat, open flame or other sources of ignition.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon Dioxide. Carbon Monoxide.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Test Results
2-butoxyethanol Acute toxicity, oral (male rat) LD50 = 1,300 mg/kg
Acute toxicity, dermal LD50 = >2000 mg/kg
Acute toxicity, inhalation (rat, 3h) LC50 = >4.9 mg/l
Summary Comments:
Sensitization
Product/ingredient name Test Results Basis
2-butoxyethanol No evidence of sensitization effect