SAFETY DATA SHEET
2-Butoxy Ethanol
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
2-Butoxy Ethanol
Other Names:
Butoxyethanol,
Product Number(s):
11820,EMS11820
CAS Number:
111-76-2
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Where and restrictions (eg. Laboratory use.)
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute toxicity - dermal 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
Acute toxicity - inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
GHS07
Acute toxicity - oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Flammable liquids 4 H227 Combustible liquid.
Acute toxicity - dermal 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
Acute toxicity - inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
GHS07
Acute toxicity - oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Flammable liquids 4 H227 Combustible liquid.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Combustible liquid.
Harmful if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Harmful if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection
Primary route(s) of entry
Primary route of entry:
Inhalation - breathing vapours or mists
Skin absorption (dermal exposure) - very significant for this chemical because it readily penetrates the skin
Inhalation - breathing vapours or mists
Skin absorption (dermal exposure) - very significant for this chemical because it readily penetrates the skin
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Call a poison center/doctor.
Call a poison center/doctor.
Ingestion:
Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth.
Rinse mouth.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray to extinguish.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
No information available.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Immediately call a doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours
after the accident.
after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
· Precautions for safe handling Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
Conditions for safe storage
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
111-76-2 2-Butoxy Ethanol
50 ppm
240 mg/m³
5 ppm
24 mg/m³
Engineering controls
No further data; see section 7.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Skin protection
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Colourless liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
7
Vapour Pressure
Not determined.
Density
0.9 g/cm³ (7.5105 lbs/gal) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Boiling Point
173.5 °C (344.3 °F)
Melting Point
-75 °C (-103 °F)
Solubility
with water at 20 °C (68 °F): 1 g/l
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
67 °C (152.6 °F)
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
· Lower: 1.1 Vol %
· Upper: 12.7 Vol %
· Upper: 12.7 Vol %
Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Formula
C₆H₁₄O₂
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
· Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
· Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
· Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Oral LD50 1,200 mg/kg (ATE)
1,480 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 400 mg/kg (rab)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 3 mg/l (ATE)
Oral LD50 1,200 mg/kg (ATE)
1,480 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 400 mg/kg (rab)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 3 mg/l (ATE)
Eye contact
Irritating effect
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes
Ingestion
Inhalation
Toxicity and irritation
· Carcinogenic categories
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) 3
· NTP (National Toxicology Program) Substance is not listed.
· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration) Substance is not listed.
· Alternative sources for toxicological information
No non-standard sources for toxicological information where used.
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) 3
· NTP (National Toxicology Program) Substance is not listed.
· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration) Substance is not listed.
· Alternative sources for toxicological information
No non-standard sources for toxicological information where used.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Water hazard class 1 (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
· Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
· Uncleaned packagings:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
· Uncleaned packagings:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
DOT, ADR UN1993
· IMDG, IATA Void
· IMDG, IATA Void
Proper shipping name
· DOT Flammable liquids, n.o.s. (2-Butoxy Ethanol)
· ADR 1993 FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (2-Butoxy Ethanol)
· IMDG, IATA Void
· ADR 1993 FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (2-Butoxy Ethanol)
· IMDG, IATA Void
Transport hazard class
· Class 3 Flammable liquids
· Label 3
· Label 3
Packing group
Void
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
Additional information
· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of
MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.
· Transport/Additional information:
· DOT
· Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 1 L
On cargo aircraft only: 30 L
· ADR
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E3
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 300 mL
· Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable liquids
· Poison inhalation hazard: No
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 30
MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.
· Transport/Additional information:
· DOT
· Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 1 L
On cargo aircraft only: 30 L
· ADR
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E3
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 300 mL
· Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable liquids
· Poison inhalation hazard: No
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 30
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Other Information
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
15 May 2026
Comments
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.