N-BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER (BGE)†
| Chemical Identification | |
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| CAS # | 2426-08-6 |
| Formula |
C₇H₁₄O₂ |
| Synonyms |
BGE; 1,2-epoxy-3-butoxypropane |
| Physical Properties | |||
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| Physical description | Colorless liquid with an irritating odor. | ||
| Boiling point | 327°F | Molecular weight | 130.21 |
| Freezing point/melting point | Vapor pressure | 3 mmHg at 77°F | |
| Flash point | 130°F | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 0.91 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
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| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0477 | |||||
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| Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] | |||||
| Sampling time* |
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* |
15-30 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* |
0.01-0.2 L/min |
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| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | |||||
| Method reference | NIOSH 1616 (fully validated) | |||||
| Notes |
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* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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| On-Site Screening Techniques | ||||||
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| Device | Infrared spectrophotometer | |||||
| Model/Type | Miran 1A & 1B | |||||
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
0.1 ppm@8.9 µm | |||||
| Exposure Limits | |||||||
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
50 ppm (270 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
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TLV-TWA |
3 ppm [2002] |
PEL-TWA |
25 ppm (135 mg/m³) |
| PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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| PEL-C |
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REL-C |
5.6 ppm (30 mg/m³) [15 minutes] |
TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: |
Notes:
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Notes:
dermal sensitization (DSEN) |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
250 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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| Additional Resources and Literature References |
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - N-Butyl glycidyl ether NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - n-Butyl glycidyl ether Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/28/2021