Label abbreviations descriptions

N-BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER (BGE)†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 2426-08-6
Formula
 

C₇H₁₄O₂
Synonyms
 

BGE; 1,2-epoxy-3-butoxypropane

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless liquid with an irritating odor.
Boiling point 327°F Molecular weight 130.21
Freezing point/melting point Vapor pressure 3 mmHg at 77°F
Flash point 130°F Vapor density
Specific gravity 0.91 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating NFPA fire rating
NFPA reactivity rating NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0477
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01]
Sampling time*
 

 
Sampling volume (TWA)*
 

15-30 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
 

0.01-0.2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference NIOSH 1616 (fully validated)
Notes
 

 
Special requirements
 

 

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
 

 
Bulk Method
 

 

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device Infrared spectrophotometer
Model/Type Miran 1A & 1B
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions) 		0.1 ppm@8.9 µm

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA
 

50 ppm (270 mg/m³)

 REL-TWA
 

 

 TLV-TWA
 

 

 PEL-TWA
 

25 ppm (135 mg/m³)
PEL-STEL
 

 

 REL-STEL
 

 

 TLV-STEL
 

 

 PEL-STEL
 

 
PEL-C
 

 

 REL-C
 

5.6 ppm (30 mg/m³) [15 minutes]

 TLV-C
 

 

 PEL-C
 

 
Skin notation
 

N

 Skin notation
 

N

 Skin notation
 

Y

 Skin notation
 

N
Notes:
 

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

 Notes:
 

 

 Notes:

Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data
dermal sensitization (DSEN)

 Notes:
 

 
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
 

250 ppm
Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
 

 
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
 

 

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 04/08/2024