n-Butyl glycidyl ether

Synonyms

BGE; 1-Butoxy-2,3-epoxypropane; 2,3-Epoxypropyl butyl ether; 3-Butoxy-1,2-epoxypropane; Ageflex BGE; BGE; Butyl 2,3-epoxy propyl ether; Butyl glycidyl ether; Ether, butyl 2,3-epoxypropyl; Ether, butyl glycidyl; Glycidyl butyl ether; Oxirane, (butoxymethyl)-; Propane, 1-butoxy-2,3-epoxy-; Sipomer BGE; TK 10408; n-Butyl glycidyl ether; [ChemIDplus] 1-Butyl glycidyl ether; [IARC] UN1993

Category

Glycidyl Ethers

Description

Colorless liquid with an irritating odor; [NIOSH]

Sources/Uses

Glycidyl ethers are used as reactive diluents in epoxy resins. [LaDou, p. 550]

Comments

"Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization." [ICSC] BGE causes testicular atrophy in male rats exposed to levels of 75 ppm or higher for 10 weeks. Potential for dermal sensitization; [ACGIH] Causes pulmonary edema in high dose animal studies; [Reference #1]

Reference Link #1

Biomedical References

Yes

3 ppm

50 ppm

250 ppm

Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs

"The chosen IDLH [original value of 3500] is based on the statement by ACGIH [1971] that the mouse 4­hour LC50 was greater than 3,500 ppm [Hine et al. 1956]." [NIOSH IDLH]

3.2 mm Hg

LC50 (rat) = 1030 ppm/8h

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 54 deg C; VP from HSDB;

Reference Link #2

Yes

Yes

Yes

Possible (2b)

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Plastic Composites Manufacturing