Material Safety Data Sheet
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Butoxyl(R) NA/EN
Product name
80189 Oct.12.2004
MSDS number Revision Date
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1. Product and company identification
Product name
Butoxyl
Celanese Ltd.
1601 W. LBJ Freeway
P.O. Box 819005
Dallas, TX 75381-9005
United States
Phone: 972 443 4000
Internet: www.celanese.com
Transportation emergency phone numbers:
In USA, call 800 424 9300
Outside USA, call 703 527 3887, collect calls accepted
End use:
Chemical intermediate (including monomers)
2. Hazards identification
Emergency Overview
WARNING!
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Product Description
Appearance
liquid
Form
slightly ester-like
Odor
colourless
Colour
Potential health effects
Routes of exposure
Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.
Immediate effects
No adverse health effects have been observed.
Inhalation
No adverse health effects have been observed.
Skin
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No adverse health effects have been observed. Symptoms of exposure may include:
Eyes
Eye irritation or burning sensation.
Essentially non-toxic. Symptoms of exposure may include: Nausea, vomiting, loss of
Ingestion
appetite, gastrointestinal irritation and/or diarrhea.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Components CAS-No Percent %
3-Methoxybutyl acetate 4435-53-4 min. 99.5
4. First aid measures
General Information
Remove contaminated, soaked clothing immediately and dispose of safely. Pay attention to own protection. In any case
show the physician the Safety Data Sheet.
Inhalation
Keep at rest. Move to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.
Skin
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. If symptoms persist,
call a physician.
Eyes
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion
Rinse with plenty of water. If conscious, drink plenty of water. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting - seek medical advice.
5. Fire-fighting measures
NFPA: Health: 1 Flammability: 2 Instability: 1
Suitable extinguishing media
foam, Dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.
Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, its combustion products, or released gases
Under conditions giving incomplete combustion, hazardous gases produced may consist of
carbon monoxide
carbon dioxide (CO2)
Combustion gases of organic materials must in principle be graded as inhalation poisons
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Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133).
Environmental precautions
Water runoff can cause environmental damage Dike and collect water used to fight fire
Other Information
Cool containers / tanks with water spray
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Provide adequate ventilation.
Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; keep out of low areas. Isolate for 800
meters or 0.5 miles in all directions if tank, rail car, or tank truck in involved in fire. Evacuate downwind areas as
conditions warrant to prevent exposure and to allow vapors or fumes to dissipate. Spills may expose downwind areas to
toxic or flammable concentrations over considerable distances in some cases.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage. Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Methods for cleaning Up
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Keep in suitable,
closed containers for disposal. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
7. Handling and storage
Handling
Advice on safe handling
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Protection - fire and explosion:
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge Ground
and bond containers when transferring material In case of fire, emergency cooling with water spray should be
available
Storage
Technical measures/Storage conditions
Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place Handle and open container with care
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
OSHA Exposure Limits
No exposure limits established.
ACGIH Exposure Limits
No exposure limits established.
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Mexico National Exposure Limits
No exposure limits established
Exposure controls
Engineering measures
General or dilution ventilation is frequently insufficient as the sole means of controlling employee exposure. Local
ventilation is usually preferred. Explosion-proof equipment (for example fans, switches, and grounded ducts) should be
used in mechanical ventilation systems.
Protective Equipment
A safety shower and eyebath should be readily available.
General advice
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Use only in an area equipped with a safety
shower. Hold eye wash fountain available.
Respiratory protection
Based on workplace contaminant level and working limits of the respirator, use a respirator approved by NIOSH. The
following is the minimum recommended equipment for an occupational exposure level. To estimate an occupational
exposure level see Section 8 and Section 11.
For concentrations > 1 and < 10 times the occupational exposure level: Use air-purifying respirator with full facepiece and
organic vapor cartridge(s) or air-purifying full facepiece respirator with an organic vapor canister or a full facepiece
powered air-purifying respirator fitted with organic vapor cartridge(s). The air purifying element must have an end of
service life indicator, or a documented change out schedule must be established. Otherwise, use supplied air.
For concentrations more than 10 times the occupational exposure level and less than the lower of either 100 times the
occupational exposure level or the IDLH: Use Type C full facepiece supplied-air respirator operated in positive-pressure
or continuous-flow mode.
For concentrations > 100 times the occupational exposure level or greater than the IDLH level or unknown concentrations
(such as in emergencies): Use self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece in positive-pressure mode or Type
C positive-pressure full facepiece supplied-air respirator with an auxiliary positive-pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus escape system.
For escape: Use self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece or any respirator specifically approved for escape.
Eye/face protection:
Wear chemical goggles when there is a reasonable chance of eye contact..
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
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9. Physical and chemical properties
liquid
Form
colourless
Colour
slightly ester-like
Odor
146.19
Molecular Weight
60癈(140癋)
Flash point
closed cup
Method
410癈 (770癋)
Ignition temperature
DIN 51794
Method
~ 1.2 Vol. %
Lower explosion limit
~ 7.7 Vol. %
Upper explosion limit
170癈 (338癋) @ 1013 hPa
Boiling point/range
0.95 g/ml @ 20癈
Density
Neutral
pH
5.05 (Air=1)
vapor density
30 g/l @ 20癈
Water solubility
1.01 (calculated)
Partition coefficient
(n-octanol/water)
10. Stability and reactivity
Stability
Stable under normal conditions of handling, use and transportation.
Conditions to avoid
Avoid any source of ignition. Avoid contact with heat, sparks, open flame, and static discharge.
Hazardous Combustion or Decomposition Products:
Thermal decomposition products may include oxides of carbon.
11. Toxicological information
3-Methoxybutyl acetate
LD50: 4210 mg/kg, rat
Oral
Non-irritant.
Skin irritation
Species rabbit
Method OECD 404
Non-irritant
Eye Irritation
Species rabbit eye
Method OECD 405
Ames test - negative with and without metabolic activation
in vitro Mutagenicity
Method: OECD 471
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12. Ecological information
3-Methoxybutyl acetate
LC50: 7.1 mg/l (96h)
Toxicity to fish
Species Brachidanio rerio (zebra fish)
Method OECD 203
EC50: 360 mg/l (24h)
Toxicity to daphnia
Species Daphnia magna
EC50: > 1000 mg/l (16h)
Toxicity to bacteria
Species Pseudomonas putida
Method DIN 38412 T.8
>90 % (12d)
Biodegradation
Method OECD 301 E
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal Considerations:
Dispose of spilled material in accordance with state and local regulations for waste that is non-hazardous by Federal
definition. Note that this information applies to the material as manufactured; processing, use, or contamination may make
this information inappropriate, inaccurate, or incomplete.
Note that this handling and disposal information may also apply to empty containers, liners and rinsate. State or local
regulations or restrictions are complex and may differ from federal regulations. This information is intended as an aid to
proper handling and disposal; the final responsibility for handling and disposal is with the owner of the waste.
14. Transport information
US Department of Transportation
NA 1993
UN/NA Number:
Combustible liquid, n.o.s.
Proper Shipping Name
(3-Methoxy-1-butylacetate)
Hazard Inducer
3
Hazard class
III
Packing Group
127
Emergency Resp. Guide
Not regulated
TDG
Not regulated
Mexico Transport Information
not restricted
ICAO/IATA
Not regulated
IMDG
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15. Regulatory information
U.S. STATE REGULATIONS
none
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TSCA Inventory:
We certify that all components are either on the TSCA inventory or qualify for an exemption.
Environmental Regulations:
SARA 311:
No
Acute health:
No
Chronic health:
Yes
Fire:
No
Sudden release of pressure:
No
Reactive:
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
International Chemical Inventory
Listed on the chemical inventories of the following countries or qualifies for an exemption:
AUSTRALIA,CHINA,CANADA,EUROPE,KOREA,PHILIPPINES, JAPAN
16. Other information
Prepared By
Product Stewardship Department
Celanese
NFPA: Health: 1 Flammability: 2 Instability: 1
HMIS: Health: 1 Flammability: 2 Physical hazard: 0
For more information, other material safety data sheets or technical data sheets please consult the Celanese homepage
(www.celanese.com)
Sources of key data used to compile the datasheet
Information contained in this safety data sheet is based on Celanese owned data and public sources deemed valid or
acceptable. The absence of data elements required by ANSI or 1907/2006 indicates, that no data meeting these
requirements is available.
Other Information:
Observe national and local legal requirements
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