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Identification
- Name:
- 2-butoxyethanol@EGMBE
- Synonyms:
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- eter monobutilico del etilenglicol
- butilglicol
- n-butoxietanol
- etilenglicol monobutil eter
- Butil glicol
- CAS:
- 111-76-2
- EC/EINECS:
- 203-905-0
- Molecular Formula:
- C6H14O2
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0059
- Uses:
- fungicide rinsing agent degreaser disinfectant solvent cleaner microbiocidal adjuvant
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)
Signal word
WarningH Phrases
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H331 : Toxic if inhaled
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3) : Acute toxicity
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H302 : Harmful if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4) : Acute toxicity
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H315 : Causes skin irritation
Skin Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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H319 : Causes serious eye irritation
Eye Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| Inhalation: | ATE=3 mg/L (vapours) |
| Oral: | ATE=1200 mg/kg bw' |
Specific health risks
Carcinogens (other sources) ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.
G-A3
ACGIH
Neurotoxic substances ?
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Grupo 3
(VOL. 88; 2006)
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
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Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) ?
Biological limit values (VLB) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). Reference values for assessing the risk of chemical agents by measuring them or their metabolites in biological matrices (blood, urine, exhaled air) of exposed workers.
IB:Ácido butoxiacético en Orin
200 mg/g creatinina
Specific environmental risks
Volatile organic compounds ?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) regulated by Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of VOC emissions from certain activities, and by Royal Decrees 117/2003 and 227/2006. Substances contributing to tropospheric ozone formation that are subject to emission limits in industrial activities.
ListEnvironmental regulations
LPCIC (EPER)
Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).
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Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).