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Product Name: N-Butyl Vinyl Ether
Chemical Formula: C6H12O
Synonyms: 1-Butoxyethene
CAS Number: 111-34-2
Recommended Use: Monomer for polymers, chemical intermediate in organic synthesis
Supplier Details: Manufacturer and emergency contact information provided on package label
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC (North America): 1-800-424-9300
Classification: Flammable liquid (Category 2), Acute toxicity (Oral, Category 4), Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Label Elements: Signal Word: Danger. Flammable. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin and serious eye irritation.
Hazard Statements: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Irritates skin and eyes.
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from ignition. Use non-sparking tools. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Other Hazards: Vapors may cause drowsiness or dizziness. May form explosive peroxides on storage.
Chemical Name: N-Butyl Vinyl Ether
CAS Number: 111-34-2
Stabilizer: Inhibitor (commonly butylated hydroxytoluene)
Content: >99% N-Butyl Vinyl Ether, <1% stabilizer
Impurities: Trace levels of related ethers
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Loosen clothing. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Wash area thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. See a doctor for skin irritation.
Eye Contact: Gently flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Obtain medical assistance if irritation develops.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Get immediate medical attention.
Most Important Symptoms: Irritation, nausea, dizziness, respiratory discomfort, headaches.
Notes To Physician: Treat symptomatically. Monitor for respiratory distress.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam
Unsuitable Media: Water jet may spread fire
Hazards From Combustion: Emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, possible toxic vapors
Special Protective Actions: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective gear.
Precautions: Cool fire-exposed containers with water spray. Remove containers from fire area if safe.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area. Eliminate ignition sources. Use adequate ventilation. Wear protective gloves, goggles, and clothing.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways, drains, or soil. Notify authorities if large spill.
Methods For Clean Up: Cover spills with inert absorbent material (sand, earth, vermiculite). Collect residue in leakproof containers. Use non-sparking tools for clean-up. Wash area after removal.
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas. Ground all containers and transfer equipment. Avoid inhaling vapors, mists, or spray. Prevent skin and eye contact. No smoking or open flames nearby.
Storage: Store in cool, dry, ventilated location away from heat, sparks, incompatible materials (acids, oxidizers). Keep tightly closed in original container, stabilized with inhibitor, out of sunlight.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizing agents, alkali metals, peroxides.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific OSHA or ACGIH exposure limits assigned. Minimize exposure as much as possible.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or adequate general ventilation to keep vapor levels below recommended limits.
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety goggles or face shield, impervious gloves, flame-retardant clothing, suitable footwear. Chemical respirators if exposure limits may be exceeded.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms, and face after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Ether-like, characteristic
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Not available
Melting Point: -105°C
Boiling Point: 111-113°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 12°C (54°F) closed cup
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Flammability: Highly flammable
Upper/Lower Explosion Limits: Lower 1.3% / Upper 10.4% (v/v)
Vapor Pressure: 41 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density (air=1): 3.5
Density: 0.769 g/cm³ at 20°C
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with common organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): 2.1
Autoignition Temperature: 220°C (428°F)
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Viscosity: 0.57 mPa·s at 20°C
Chemical Stability: Product stabilized with inhibitors. Unstable with heat or on removal of stabilizer.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Polymerizes violently due to loss of inhibitor, heat, or in the presence of acids.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, ignition sources, sunlight.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, bases, acid chlorides.
Hazardous Decomposition: Produces carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic vapors.
Acute Toxicity (Oral): LD50 (rat): 1,000 – 2,000 mg/kg
Acute Toxicity (Dermal): Expected to be of low toxicity
Acute Toxicity (Inhalation): Data limited; may cause respiratory irritation at high concentrations
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes irritation
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Severe irritant
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization: Not classified
Repeated Dose Toxicity: No significant effects reported at low concentrations
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen (IARC, NTP, OSHA)
Mutagenicity: Insufficient data
Reproductive Toxicity: No clear evidence
Symptoms: Inhalation may cause dizziness, headache, drowsiness. Skin and eyes: redness, pain
Ecotoxicity: Moderately toxic to aquatic organisms. Do not allow to reach waterways.
Persistence and Degradability: May undergo degradation in soil and water, but data limited.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Log Kow = 2.1; moderate potential to bioaccumulate.
Mobility in Soil: Likely to move through soil into groundwater.
Other Adverse Effects: Data not sufficient for comprehensive environmental impact.
Waste Disposal Method: Follow federal, state, and local regulations for hazardous chemical disposal. Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse empty containers. Dispose of as hazardous waste.
Special Precautions: Do not allow product or rinse water to drain into natural bodies of water or sewers.
UN Number: UN2054
UN Proper Shipping Name: N-Butyl Vinyl Ether, stabilized
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable Liquid)
Packing Group: II
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Keep containers securely closed, upright, in conforming packages. Separated from food and incompatible substances.
US Federal Regulations: SARA 313: Not subject. CERCLA: Not listed. TSCA: Listed.
California Proposition 65: No known components listed.
EU Regulation (REACH): Registered substance. Hazard pictograms required.
Workplace Labeling: Classified as flammable liquid with mandatory safety instructions.
Other International Requirements: Follows GHS classification and labeling standards.
