1,2-Butylene Carbonate

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Section2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the GHS
PHYSICAL HAZARDSNot classified
HEALTH HAZARDSNot classified
Not classified
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
GHS label elements
None
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Signal wordNo signal word
None
Hazard statement
Precautionary statementsNone

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Section3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/mixture:Substance
Component(s):1,2-Butylene Carbonate
Percent:>98.0%(GC)
CAS Number:4437-85-8
Synonyms:4-Ethyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one
Chemical Formula:C5H8O3

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Section4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Skin contact:Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Eye contact:Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention.
Ingestion:Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-
Protection of first-aiders:
tight goggles.

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Section5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishingDry chemical, foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
media:
Extinguishing media not to Solid streams of water
be used:
1,2-Butylene Carbonate

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Section5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific methods:Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing
method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should
evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Remove movable
containers if safe to do so.
Special protectiveWhen extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
equipment for firefighters:

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Section6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Use personal protective equipment. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and Ensure adequate ventilation. Entry to non-involved personnel should be controlled
emergency procedures: around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and materials for Absorb spilled material in a suitable absorbent (e.g. rag, dry sand, earth, saw-dust).
containment and cleaning In case of large amount of spillage, contain a spill by bunding. Adhered or collected
up: material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and
regulations.

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Section7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Technical measures:Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Prevent generation of vapor or mist. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Use a ventilation, local exhaust if vapor or aerosol will be generated.
Advice on safe handling:Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and dark place.
Storage conditions:
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Law is followed.
Packaging material:

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Section8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls:Install a closed system or local exhaust as possible so that workers should not be
exposed directly. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Vapor respirator. Follow local and national regulations.
Hand protection:Protective gloves.
Eye protection:Safety glasses. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Skin and body protection: Protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.

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Section9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state (20°C):Liquid
Form:clear
Color:Colorless - Very pale yellow
Odor:Characteristic
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:No data available
Boiling Point/Range:74 °C/0.2kPa
Flash Point:135°C
Explosive limits
Lower:No data available
Upper:No data available
Vapor Density:4
Density:1.15
Solubility:No data available
Autoignition Temperature:421°C

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Section10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:Stable under proper conditions.
1,2-Butylene Carbonate

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Section10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity:No special reactivity has been reported.
Incompartible materials: oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide
Products:

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Section11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity:No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: skn-rbt 500 mg MLD
eye-rbt 100 mg MLD
Serious eye
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC =No data available
NTP =No data available
Reproductive toxicity:No data available
RTECS Number:JI4582000

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Section12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish:No data available
No data available
Crustacea:
Algae:No data available
Persistence / degradability: No data available
BioaccumulativeNo data available
potential(BCF):
Mobillity in soil
No data available
log Pow:
Soil adsorption (Koc):No data available
No data available
Henry's Law
constant(PaM3/mol):

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Section13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to burn in a chemical
incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all federal, state and local regulations when
disposing of the substance.

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Section14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Does not correspond to the classification standard of the United Nations
Hazards Class:
UN-No:Not Listed

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Section15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26,
2002): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport, loading and unloading were
prescribed.
1,2-Butylene Carbonate

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

DATA ITEMS CITED :

5

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C5-H8-O3

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

116.13

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

Standard Draize test

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rabbit

REFERENCE :

ATDAEI Acute Toxicity Data. Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Part B. (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 1651 Third Ave., New York, NY 10128) V.1- 1990- Volume(issue)/page/year: 1,12,1990

TYPE OF TEST :

Standard Draize test

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Administration into the eye

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rabbit

REFERENCE :

ATDAEI Acute Toxicity Data. Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Part B. (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 1651 Third Ave., New York, NY 10128) V.1- 1990- Volume(issue)/page/year: 1,12,1990 ** ACUTE TOXICITY DATA **

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

>5 gm/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :

ATDAEI Acute Toxicity Data. Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Part B. (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 1651 Third Ave., New York, NY 10128) V.1- 1990- Volume(issue)/page/year: 1,11,1990

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :

>2 gm/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :

ATDAEI Acute Toxicity Data. Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Part B. (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 1651 Third Ave., New York, NY 10128) V.1- 1990- Volume(issue)/page/year: 1,11,1990