Dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether

1.5

1.52

0.04 [mmHg]

Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 °C: 6

CBI; Dry Powder; Liquid

Colorless liquid; [ICSC] Odor of ether; [Dow Chemical MSDS]

COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Not Classified

Aggregated GHS information provided per 1613 reports by companies from 5 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Warning

H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]

P260, P319, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Chemical: 2-Propanol, 1-(2-butoxy-1-methylethoxy)-

2-Propanol, 1-(2-butoxy-1-methylethoxy)- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 2-Propanol, 1-(2-butoxy-1-methylethoxy)- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 24-08-2022 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/14152

Dipropylene glycol monobutyl ether: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Possibly forms explosive peroxides; No listed effects of short-term or long-term exposure; [ICSC] No evidence of skin sensitization in study of 82 human volunteers; Signs of CNS and respiratory depression observed in oral lethal-dose study of mice; Increased relative liver weight (without corresponding histopathology) observed in 13-week dermal study of rats; No evidence of embryotoxicity or teratogenicity; [IUCLID] May cause mild eye irritation; Prolonged skin contact may cause mild irritation; [Dow Chemical MSDS] See GLYCOL ETHERS.

Not Classified

Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 2 (respiratory system, liver)

Fresh air, rest.

Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

Rinse mouth.

Propylene series glycol ethers are used in surface coatings, leather, pesticides, electrical, industrial cleaners, resins, and printing inks; [ExPub: ECETOC] Used as a coupling agent (degreasers, paint removers, metal cleaners, and hard surface cleaners), coalescent (latex coatings), solvent (water-reducible coatings), and chemical intermediate (epoxides, acid ester derivatives, solvents, and plasticizers); [OECD SIDS: Propylene Glycol Ethers - 2003]

Metal Degreasing [Category: Clean]

EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Solvents

Safer Chemical Classes -> Yellow triangle - The chemical has met Safer Choice Criteria for its functional ingredient-class, but has some hazard profile issues

Fragrance Ingredients

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing

2-Propanol, 1-(2-butoxy-1-methylethoxy)-: ACTIVE