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2011 DESCO INDUSTRIES INC.
Employee Owned
DESCO INDUSTRIES INC. 3651 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 (909) 627-8178 Fax (909) 627-7449 Web Site:
DescoIndustries.com 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL EXPOSURE
Control Parameters
TLV-value 50 ppm maximum for n-butanol and 25 ppm for Ethylene Glycol
Monobutyl Ether
Other Regulations
None
Measures For Technical Control Preferences of technical measure to prevent or control contact with the product.
Isolating process and personnel, mechanical ventilation (dilution and local
exhaust) and the regulation of process conditions. In case of non-
prevention or non-control, a proper protective wearing should be used.
Respiratory Protection
Not required. Wear MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator where exposure limits are
exceeded.
Hand Protection
Impervious/Neoprene Gloves
Eye Protection
Chemical Splash Goggles (ANSI Z-87.1)
Work/Hygienic Practices
Wash hands before eating, smoking, or using washroom facilities
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form
Fluid
Color
Grey, Opaque
Smell
Mild
pH
8.5
Boiling Point at °C
>100-101°C (212-214°F)
Freezing Point at °C
0.0°C (32.0 °F)
Flash Point at °C
65 °C
Explosive Limits
LEL: 0.8
UEL: 25.0
Inflammability Limits
N/A(vol.% in air)
Solubility in water
Complete
VOC per method 24 of EPA
2.3 -2.5 lbs VOC/ gal
Vapor Pressure (mmHg)
92.43 mm @ 20 °C
Vapor Density (air=1)
Heavier than air
Density at 20°C
8.17 lbs./gal or 1.14 g/cm3
Specific Gravity (H20=1)
1.21
Inflammability
Classification according to OSHA and EC-regulations “non-flammable”
Ignition Temperature
240.0 °C
Evaporation Rate
Slower than n-butyl acetate
% Volatile by Volume
13.229%
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability/Reactivity
Stable product at normal conditions
Conditions to avoid
Temperatures above 49°C/120°F and below 1°C/34°F, Open flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid
Strong Oxidizing agents and alkalies.
Hazardous Decomposition
Oxides of carbon and nitrogen. If involved in fire (from other sources) could
conceivably result in
release of Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ingredient-Material Description
PEL
TLV (twa)
LD50 (mg/kg) LC50 (ppm)
mg/m3 ppm
(rat)
(rbt)
(rat)
oral
dermal inhal
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether *
50.0
0.0
25.0
470.0 220.0 0.0
Butanol*
50.0
0.0
50.0
0.0
Mineral Spirits
100.00 0.0
100.0 0.0
0.0
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
0.0
6560.0 4120.0 0.0
2-ethyl-1-Hexanol
0.0
3730
1970
0.0
Ammonium Hydroxide
0.0
35.0
50.0
350.0 0.0
0.0
*Listed Chemical Subject To Reporting Requirement of SARA Section 313 of Title III
Acute toxicity
Primary irritant effect:
On the skin: No irritant effect
On the eye: No irritant effect
Sensatization: No sensitizing effects known
Additional toxicological information:
The product in not classified according to the calculation method of the General EU Classification guideline for
Preparations as issued in the latest version. When used and handled according to specifications, the product does
not have any harmful effects to our experience and the information provided to us.