Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
POLY(ETHYLENE GLYCOL-CO-PROPYLENE GLYCOL) MONOBUTYL ETHER
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: POLY(ETHYLENE GLYCOL-CO-PROPYLENE GLYCOL) MONOBUTYL ETHER
- CBnumber: CB2111164
- CAS: 68551-14-4
- Synonyms: TERGITOL XH;TERGITOL XD
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…
P391 Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Hazard statements
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Substance
- Product name: POLY(ETHYLENE GLYCOL-CO-PROPYLENE GLYCOL) MONOBUTYL ETHER
- Synonyms: TERGITOL XH;TERGITOL XD
- CAS: 68551-14-4
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
Protection of first-aiders
For personal protection see section 8.
Notes to physician
No data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Specific hazards during fire fighting
Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Hazardous combustion products
Nature of decomposition products not known.
Specific extinguishing methods
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
Storage
Further information on storage conditionsTightly closed.
Storage class
10, Combustible liquids
Recommended storage
Recommended storage temperature see product label. temperature
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering measures
No data available
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protectionNot required; except in case of aerosol formation.
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Safety glasses
Hand protection
Remarks
Safety glasses
not required
Hygiene measures
Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- SolubilityH2O: at <40 °Csoluble
- Pour pointca. -5 °C
Method (External MSDS): ISO 3016 - Particle characteristics Particle sizeNo data available
- Oxidizing propertiesNo data available
- Explosive propertiesNo data available
- Flow timeNo data available
- Viscosity, kinematicNo data available
- Viscosity, dynamicNo data available
- Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available
- Water solubility10 g/l soluble (20 °C)
- Density0.98 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Method: DIN 51757 - Relative density1.056 g/mL at 25 °C
- Relative vapor densityNo data available
- Vapor pressure< 0.1 hPa (20 °C)
- Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limitNo data available
- Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limitNo data available
- Burning rateNo data available
- Flammability (liquids)No data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- Evaporation rateNo data available
- Flash point200 °C
Method (External MSDS): DIN/ISO 2592, open cup - Boiling point/boiling range> 150 °C (External MSDS)
- pHNo data available
- Odor ThresholdNo data available
- OdorNo data available
- ColorNo data available
- Appearanceliquid
Reactivity
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
no information available
Conditions to avoid
Strong heating.
Incompatible materials
No data available
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - > 2,000 mg/kg
Remarks: (External MSDS)
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Remarks: (External MSDS)
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation
Remarks: (External MSDS)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Result: No skin irritation
Remarks: (External MSDS)
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
Remarks: (External MSDS)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Result: No eye irritation
Remarks: (External MSDS)
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Ecotoxicity
Components:
alcohols, C₁₂-C₁₄, ethoxylated propoxylated:
Toxicity to fishLC50 (Danio rerio (zebra fish)): > 1 - 10 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Method: OECD Test Guideline 203 Remarks: (External MSDS)
Persistence and degradability
Components:
alcohols, C₁₂-C₁₄, ethoxylated propoxylated:
BiodegradabilityResult: Readily biodegradable. Biodegradation: 74 % Exposure time: 28 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 301B Remarks: (External MSDS) Biodegradation: 89 % Exposure time: 28 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 301A Remarks: (External MSDS)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
2,173 mg/g Remarks: (External MSDS)
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Other adverse effects
No data available
Disposal methods
Waste from residuesOffer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
International Regulations
IATA-DGR
UN/ID No. : UN 3082
Proper shipping name : Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.
(Alcohol C12 - C16 Poly (1-6)Ethoxylate)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 964
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 964
Proper shipping name : Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.
(Alcohol C12 - C16 Poly (1-6)Ethoxylate)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 964
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 964
IMDG-Code
UN number : UN 3082
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(Alcohol C12 - C16 Poly (1-6)Ethoxylate)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
EmS Code : F-A, S-F
Marine pollutant : yes
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(Alcohol C12 - C16 Poly (1-6)Ethoxylate)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
EmS Code : F-A, S-F
Marine pollutant : yes
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
National Regulations
JT/T 617
UN number : UN 3082
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(Alcohol C12 - C16 Poly (1-6)Ethoxylate)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
Environmentally hazardous : no
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(Alcohol C12 - C16 Poly (1-6)Ethoxylate)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
Environmentally hazardous : no
Special precautions for user
The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only, and solely based upon the properties of the unpackaged material as it is described within this Safety Data Sheet. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.
National regulatory information
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals
Hazardous Chemicals for Priority Management
Not applicable under SAWS
Regulation of Environmental Management on the First Import of Chemicals and the Import and Export of Toxic Chemicals
China Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals for Import and Export
Not applicable
Full text of other abbreviations
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardisation
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
MERCOSUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport of Dangerous Goods
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardisation
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
MERCOSUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport of Dangerous Goods
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.
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