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2-Butoxyethanol acetate

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2-Butoxyethanol acetate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Butoxyethyl acetate
Other names
2-Butoxyethanol acetate
Butyl Cellosolve acetate
Butyl glycol acetate
EGBEA
Ektasolve EB acetate
Ethylene glycol butyl ether acetate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.576 Edit this at Wikidata
RTECS number
  • KJ8925000
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C8H16O3/c1-3-4-5-10-6-7-11-8(2)9/h3-7H2,1-2H3
    Key: NQBXSWAWVZHKBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C8H16O3/c1-3-4-5-10-6-7-11-8(2)9/h3-7H2,1-2H3
    Key: NQBXSWAWVZHKBZ-UHFFFAOYAN
  • CCCCOCCOC(=O)C
Properties
C8H16O3
Molar mass 160.2
Appearance colorless liquid[1]
Odor pleasant, sweet, fruity[1]
Density 0.94 g/mL[1]
Melting point −63 °C; −82 °F; 210 K[1]
Boiling point 192 °C; 378 °F; 465 K[1]
1.5% at 20°C[1]
Vapor pressure 0.3 mmHg[1]
Hazards
Flash point 71 °C; 160 °F; 344 K[1]
340 °C (644 °F; 613 K)[2]
Explosive limits 0.88% at 200 °F (93 °C) - 8.54% at 275 °F (135 °C)[1]
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
none[1]
REL (Recommended)
TWA 5 ppm (33 mg/m3)[1]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
N.D.[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

2-Butoxyethanol acetate is a chemical commonly used as a solvent; it is the acetate of 2-butoxyethanol.

Applications

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2-Butoxyethanol acetate is used in a variety of industries as a solvent for nitrocellulose and multicolored lacquers, varnishes, enamels, and epoxy resin. It is useful as a solvent because of its high boiling point. It is also used in the manufacture of polyvinyl acetate latex. It is an ingredient in ink removers and spot removers.[2][3]

Safety

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It will react strongly with oxidizers. Its safety profile is similar to 2-butoxyethanol.[1][2]

People can be exposed to 2-butoxyethanol acetate in the workplace by breathing it in, swallowing it, skin absorption, or eye contact. Symptoms of exposure include irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, and throat, hemolysis (bursting of red blood cells), hematuria (blood in the urine), central nervous system depression, headache, and vomiting.[1] Chronic exposure can cause kidney damage, liver damage, and blood disease.[2] People who work in printing, silk-screening, automobile repair, spray-painting, and furniture production may be exposed to 2-butoxyethanol acetate in the workplace.[3]

People who do not work with 2-butoxyethanol acetate can be exposed to it in small amounts by touching or breathing in fumes from household cleaners.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0071". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  2. ^ a b c d "2-Butoxyethanol (Butyl Cellosolve); 2-Butoxyethyl Acetate (Butyl Cellosolve Acetate)". OSHA.
  3. ^ a b c "ToxFAQs for 2-Butoxyethanol and 2-Butoxyethanol Acetate". ATSDR/CDC. August 1999.