2-Butoxyethanol-NJ_Health.pdf

Right to Know Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet Common Name: 2-BUTOXY ETHANOL CAS Number: 111-76-2 RTK Substance Number: 0275 Synonyms: Butyl Cellosolve; Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether; EGBE Chemical Name: Ethanol, 2-Butoxy- Date: February 2001 Revision: August 2008 DOT Number: UN 2369 Description and Use 2-Butoxy Ethanol is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. It is used as a solvent for resins, lacquers, varnishes, and enamels, and is found in many hard surface cleaning products. ODOR THRESHOLD = 0.1 ppm Odor thresholds vary greatly. Do not rely on odor alone to determine potentially hazardous exposures. Reasons for Citation 2-Butoxy Ethanol is on the Right to Know Hazardous Substance List because it is cited by OSHA, ACGIH, DOT, NIOSH, IRIS amd NFPA. This chemical is on the Special Health Hazard Substance List. SEE GLOSSARY ON PAGE 5. FIRST AID Eye Contact Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids. Remove contact lenses, if worn, while flushing. Seek medical attention. Skin Contact Quickly remove contaminated clothing. Immediately wash contaminated skin with large amounts of soap and water. Seek medical attention. Inhalation Remove the person from exposure. Begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. EMERGENCY NUMBERS Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 NJDEP Hotline: 1-877-927-6337 National Response Center: 1-800-424-8802 EMERGENCY RESPONDERS SEE PAGE 6 Hazard Summary Hazard Rating NJDHSS NFPA HEALTH - 3 FLAMMABILITY - 2 REACTIVITY - 0 CARCINOGEN COMBUSTIBLE POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE. CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN FIRE. Hazard Rating Key: 0=minimal; 1=slight; 2=moderate; 3=serious; 4=severe 2-Butoxy Ethanol can affect you by ingestion