2-Butoxyethanol

CAS Number: 111-76-2

Also known as: 2-Be, 2-Butoxy-1-Ethanol, Egbe, Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether, Ethylene Glycol Mono-N-Butyl Ether, Ethylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether, Glycol Monobutyl Ether, Glycol Ether Eb, Monobutyl Glycol Ether, Butoxyethanol, O-Butyl Ethylene Glycol, Butylglycol, 3-Oxa-1-Heptanol, Monobutyl Ethylene Glycol Ether, Ether Monobutylique De L'Ethylene Glycol, 2-Butoxyethanol, 2-Butoxy Ethanol
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Description

CAS number 111-76-2
Formula C6H14O2

Physical chemical data

Physical State (25°C) Liquid
Kinematic viscosity (cSt)
3.62 [cSt] at a temperature of 20°C
3.15 [cSt] at a temperature of 25°C
Molar mass (g/mol) 118.17
Solubility (g/L)
900000 [g/L] at a temperature of 20°C and salinity of 0‰
900000 [g/L] at a temperature of 25°C and salinity of 0‰
Boiling Point (°C) 168.4
Melting Point (°C) -72.5
Critical molar volume (m³/mol) 0.000424
Critical temperature (°C) 634
Critical pressure (Pa) 3270000
Surface tension (mN/m)
26.55 [mN/m] at a temperature of 20°C
26.14 [mN/m] at a temperature of 25°C
Flash Point (Pensky-Martens closed cup) (°C) 60
Flash Point (Cleveland open cup) (°C) 69
Lower explosivity limit (LEL) (volume %) 1.1
Upper explosivity limit (UEL) (volume %) 10.1
Vapor enthalpy (J/Kg)
478886 [J/Kg] at a temperature of 25°C
Combus enthalpy (J/Kg) 30100000
Specific heat capacity (J/(Kg·K)) 312.22
Combustion efficiency (%) 98
Mass flow rate of the combustion surface (Kg/(m²·s)) 0.04
Rad fraction (%) 23
Henry's constant (mol/(m³·Pa)) 0.16

Behaviour at sea

Log kow 0.84
Log koc 1.81
Biodegradation in estuary environment (Half-life) (days) Not hydrolysable
Biodegradation in marine environment (Half-life) (days) 10
Bioconcentration factor (BCF) 0.97

Additional data

MARPOL pollution category
Category Description
Y Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify a limitation on the quality and quantity of the discharge into the marine environment.

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Reactivity data

GESAMP Hazard profile

Interference with coastal amenities (E2) G - Gas

Human toxicity threshold

Harmful
IDHL 700
Hazard statements
Health
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Ecotoxicity

Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on algae (mg/l) 911
Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on crustacean (mg/l) 540
Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on fishes (mg/l) 983
Highest no observed effect concentration (NOEC) on algae (mg/l) 286
Highest no observed effect concentration (NOEC) on crustacean (mg/l) 100
Highest no observed effect concentration (NOEC) on fishes (mg/l) > 100
Assessment factor (AF)
100 on the Short term
100 on the Long term
Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) (µg/l)
5400 [µg/l] on the Short term
1000 [µg/l] on the Long term
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