The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS. (What is an MSDS?)
Health Effects
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
Inhalation: No information provided.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation.
Skin Contact: 2-Butoxyethanol can be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: No information provided.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Unknown
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
2-Butoxyethanol may cause blood, liver or kidney effects.
Carcinogenicity:
The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) does not state whether the ingredients are considered carcinogens or potential carcinogens.
0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date:
1995-03-14
Handling/Disposal
Handling:
From MSDS
CAUTION. Contents under pressure. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry area. Do not store where temperatures may exceed 120 degrees F. Avoid contact with eyes or skin. Read entire label before using. Read and follow label directions and other product safety and health information which you have been provided with when handling or using our products.
Disposal:
From MSDS
Waste, including spills or rinsates and leftover product that cannot be used according to label instructions, must be disposed of according to applicable federal, state and local requirements. Empty containers should be disposed of per label
