Safety Data Sheet
1,4-Butanediol
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1. Product and Company Identification
Company
BASF Canada Inc.
100 Milverton Drive
Mississauga, ON L5R 4H1, CANADA
24 Hour Emergency Response Information
CANUTEC (reverse charges): (613) 996-6666
BASF HOTLINE: (800) 454-COPE (2673)
Molecular formula: HOCH(2)CH(2)CH(2)CH(2)OH
Synonyms: 1,4-Butanediol
2. Hazards Identification
Emergency overview
NO PARTICULAR HAZARDS KNOWN.
State of matter: liquid Colour: colourless Odour: almost odourless
Potential health effects Acute toxicity:
Of moderate toxicity after single ingestion. Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact. Virtually nontoxic by inhalation.
Irritation / corrosion:
Not irritating to the skin. Not irritating to the eyes.
Assessment other acute effects:
Possible narcotic effects (drowsiness or dizziness).
Sensitization:
Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies. The substance did not cause skin sensitization in humans.
Chronic toxicity:
Carcinogenicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. In long-term animal studies in which the substance was given by gavage in high doses, a carcinogenic effect was not observed.
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Repeated dose toxicity: The substance may cause damage to the liver after repeated ingestion of high doses, as shown in animal studies.
Reproductive toxicity: The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect. The results were determined in a Screening test (OECD 421/422).
Teratogenicity: Animal studies gave no indication of a developmental toxic effect at doses that were not toxic to the parental animals. The product has not been fully tested. The statements have been derived in parts from products of a similar structure or composition.
Genotoxicity: The substance was not mutagenic in bacteria. The substance was not mutagenic in mammalian cell culture.
Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure:
Data available do not indicate that there are medical conditions that are generally recognized as being aggravated by exposure to this substance/product. See MSDS section 11 - Toxicological information.
Signs and symptoms of overexposure:
Overexposure may cause:, unconsciousness, lethargy
Potential environmental effects Aquatic toxicity:
There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations.
Terrestrial toxicity:
Study scientifically not justified.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Not WHMIS controlled.
4. First-Aid Measures
General advice:
Remove contaminated clothing.
If inhaled:
Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air. Assist in breathing if necessary. Consult a physician.
If on skin:
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation develops, seek medical attention.
If in eyes:
In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention.
If swallowed:
If person is conscious and can swallow, give two glasses of water. Induce vomiting. Immediate medical attention required.
Note to physician
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known
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5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash point: 115 °C (DIN 51758, closed cup)
Autoignition: 385 °C (DIN 51794)
Lower explosion limit: For liquids not relevant for classification and
labelling. The lower explosion point may be 5 - 15 °C below the flash point.
Upper explosion limit: For liquids not relevant for classification and
labelling.
Flammability: not flammable
Self-ignition temperature: not self-igniting
Suitable extinguishing media:
water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide
Hazards during fire-fighting:
carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides
The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire. Under certain conditions in case of fire other hazardous combustion products may be generated.
Protective equipment for fire-fighting:
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information:
Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow to reach sewage or effluent systems.
Impact Sensitivity:
Remarks: Based on the chemical structure there is no shock-sensitivity.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Environmental precautions:
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Cleanup:
For large amounts: Pump off product.
For residues: Pick up with suitable absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose binder, kieselguhr). Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling General advice:
Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Protection against fire and explosion:
Prevent electrostatic charge - sources of ignition should be kept well clear - fire extinguishers should be kept handy.
Storage General advice:
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Containers should be stored tightly sealed in a dry place.
Storage stability:
Storage temperature: 20 °C Storage duration: 24 Months
From the data on storage duration in this safety data sheet no agreed statement regarding the warrantee of application properties can be deduced.
8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection:
Breathing protection if gases/vapours are formed. Respiratory protection required in case of exceeding the occupational exposure limit: Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Hand protection:
Chemical resistant protective gloves, Suitable materials, rubber, plastic
Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles).
Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of dust).
General safety and hygiene measures:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wearing of closed work clothing is required additionally to the stated personal protection equipment. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. Gloves must be inspected regularly and prior to each use. Replace if necessary (e.g. pinhole leaks). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Store work clothing separately.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Form: oily, liquid
Odour: almost odourless
Odour threshold: No data available.
Colour: colourless
pH value: 7.2 - 7.9 ( 500 g/l, 20 °C) (DIN 19268)
Melting point: 20.4 °C ( 1,013 hPa) Literature data.
boiling temperature: 230 °C ( 1,013 hPa)
Vapour pressure: 0.014 hPa ( 25 °C) (measured) negligible
Density: 1.02 g/cm3 ( 20 °C, 1,013 hPa) liquid
Relative density: 1.02 ( 20 °C, 1,013 hPa) (in liquid state),
Literature data.
Vapour density: not relevant
Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Pow):
-0.88 ( 25 °C) (OECD Guideline 107) The data
refers to the undissociated form of the substance.
Viscosity, dynamic: 84.9 mPa.s ( 20 °C)
Particle size:
The substance / product is marketed or used in a non solid or granular form.
Solubility in water: > 1,000 g/l ( 25 °C) miscible
Miscibility with water: miscible in all proportions
Solubility (qualitative): soluble
solvent(s): organic solvents,
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10. Stability and Reactivity
Conditions to avoid:
Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame.
Substances to avoid:
strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous reactions:
No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to instructions.
Decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide Possible decomposition products: tetrahydrofuran
Thermal decomposition:
115 °C (DSC (DIN 51007))
It is not a self-decompositionable substance.
Corrosion to metals:
Not corrosive to: iron aluminum Stainless steel
Oxidizing properties:
Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as oxidizing.
11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
Information on: 1,4-Butanediol Information on: 1,4-Butanediol
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Oral:
Type of value: LD50 Species: rat (male/female) Value: 1,500 mg/kg (BASF-Test)
Inhalation:
Type of value: LC50 Species: rat (male/female)
Value: > 5.1 mg/l (OECD Guideline 403) Exposure time: 4 h
An aerosol was tested.
No mortality was observed. The value meets the highest applied test concentration.
Dermal:
Type of value: LD50 Species: rat (male/female) Value: > 2,000 mg/kg (BASF-Test)
The value meets the highest applied test concentration. No mortality was observed.
Irritation / corrosion
Information on: 1,4-Butanediol
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Skin:
Species: rabbit Result: non-irritant
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Method: Draize test
Eye:
Species: rabbit Result: non-irritant Method: Draize test
Sensitization:
Guinea pig maximization test Species: guinea pig
Result: Non-sensitizing.
Aspiration Hazard:
not applicable
12. Ecological Information
Fish
Acute:
OECD 203; ISO 7346; 84/449/EEC, C.1 static Pimephales promelas/LC50 (96 h): > 30,000 mg/l
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. Chronic:
Study scientifically not justified.
Aquatic invertebrates
Acute:
OECD Guideline 202, part 1 static Daphnia magna/EC50 (48 h): 813 mg/l
The statement of the toxic effect relates to the analytically determined concentration.
Chronic:
OECD Guideline 202, part 2 semistatic Daphnia magna (NOEC) 21 d > 85 mg/l
Aquatic plants
Toxicity to aquatic plants:
DIN 38412 Part 9 green algae/EC50 (72 h): > 500 mg/l Nominal concentration.
Microorganisms
Toxicity to microorganisms:
other Protozoa/EC50 (40 h): > 15,000 mg/l
OECD Guideline 209 activated sludge, industrial/EC20 (30 min): > 788 mg/l Nominal concentration.
Degradability / Persistence
Biological / Abiological Degradation
Test method: OECD 301C; ISO 9408; 92/69/EEC, C.4-F (aerobic), activated sludge
Method of analysis: BOD of the ThOD
Degree of elimination: approx. 74 - 96 % (14 d)
Test method: OECD Guideline 302 B (aerobic), activated sludge, industrial
Method of analysis: DOC reduction
Degree of elimination: 90 - 100 % (7 d)
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Hydrolysis
Test method: OECD Guideline 111 (abiotic)
pH7
Half-life: (25 °C)
Bioaccumulation
Because of the n-octanol/water distribution coefficient (log Pow) accumulation in organisms is not to be expected.
13. Disposal considerations
Waste disposal of substance:
Incinerate in suitable incineration plant, observing local authority regulations.A waste code in accordance with
the European waste catalog (EWC) cannot be specified, due to dependence on the usage.The waste code in
accordance with the European waste catalog (EWC) must be specified in cooperation with disposal agency/manufacturer/authorities.
Container disposal:
Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible; then it can be passed on for recycling after being thoroughly cleaned.
14. Transport Information
Land transport
TDG
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations
Sea transport
IMDG
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations
Air transport
IATA/ICAO
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations
15. Regulatory Information
Federal Regulations Registration status:
Chemical DSL, CA released / listed
Not WHMIS controlled.
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CPR AND THE MSDS CONTAINS ALL THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CPR.
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16. Other Information
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