Agent Name |
n-Butyl glycidyl ether |
Alternative Name |
BGE |
CAS Number |
2426-08-6 |
Formula |
C7-H14-O2 |
Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
Synonyms |
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] 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. 508] |
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 for10 weeks. [ACGIH] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
TLV (ACGIH) |
3 ppm |
PEL (OSHA) |
50 ppm |
IDLH (NIOSH) |
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 4�hour LC50 was greater than 3,500 ppm [Hine et al. 1956]." [NIOSH IDLH] |
Vapor Pressure |
3.2 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 1030 ppm/8h |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 54 deg C; |
Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: N-BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER
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