TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
2-BUTOXYETHANOL AR

Butyl Cellosolve, Butyl glycol

Biochem Chemopharma
Article No. 204390500 Molecular Formula C6H14O2
H.S. Code 2909.4300 Molecular Weight 118.18
CAS No. 111-76-2
 

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Colour Clear Colorless
Odour Mild odor
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -75 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 238°C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable
Flash point [°C] 67 °C
Boiling point [°C] 171 °C
Evaporation rate 0.07
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.8 mm Hg @ 2°C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 0.8 mm Hg @ 20C
Vapour density 4.07
Density [g/cm3] 0.9
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water
Explosion limits - upper [%] 12.70%
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.10%
 

Specifications

Assay (GC area) Min 98.5%
Weight/ml at 20°C 0.899 - 0.901 g
Refractive index (20°C; 589nm) 1.419 - 1.421
Peroxide (as H2O2) Max 0.005%
Appearance A clear colorless liquid
 

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Skull and Crossbones
Symbol GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazardous Statement H331-H302-H319-H315
Precaution Statement P264-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P403+P233-P501