Polyethylene glycol dibutyl ether

Agent Name
Polyethylene glycol dibutyl ether
CAS Number
31885-97-9
Formula
(C2-H4-O)mult-C8-H18-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-butyl-omega-butoxy-; [ChemIDplus] POLYGLYKOL BB 300; [Clariant MSDS]
Category
Polyoxypropylenes
Description
Colorless liquid with a weak odor; [Clariant MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a specialty solvent; [Clariant MSDS]
Comments
Contains 69% triethylene glycol dibutyl ether (CAS# 63512-36-7) and 2% diethylene glycol dibutyl ether (CAS# 112-73-2); Not irritating to skin or eyes in rabbits; Reproductive toxicity reported in experimental animals; [Clariant MSDS] See "Monoglyme."
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
Vapor pressure < 0 mm Hg at 20 deg C; [Clariant MSDS]

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