1,2-Butanediol
Agent Name
1,2-Butanediol
CAS Number
584-03-2
Formula
C4-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Butylene glycol; 1,2-Dihydroxybutane; alpha-Butylene glycol; alpha-Butyleneglycol; Butanediol, 1,2-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless, hygroscopic liquid; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in polyester resins; as a solvent; [HSDB] Used as a solvent in pesticides and inkjet inks and in the preparation of polyurethanes; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
An eye irritant; High-level exposure could cause CNS depression and kidney injury; [ICSC] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0501 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 90 deg C; [ICSC]; VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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