1,2-EPOXYBUTANE

epoxy 

1-BUTENE OXIDE; 1,2-BUTENE OXIDE; 1,2-BUTYLENE OXIDE; ETHYLETHYLENE OXIDE; EPOXYBUTANE; ETHYL OXIRANE; 2-ETHYLOXIRANE; N-BUTENE-1,2-OXIDE; ALPHA-BUTYLENE OXIDE; BUTYLENE OXIDE; 1,2-BUTYLENE EPOXIDE; 1-BUTYLENE OXIDE; UN 3022; C4H8O

Emergency Overview 

Color:  colorless 

Change in color: Not available

Physical Form: liquid

Odor:  unpleasant odor 

Health Hazards:  harmful if swallowed, respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, suspect cancer hazard (in animals) 

Physical Hazards:  Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Electrostatic charges may be generated by flow, agitation, etc. May polymerize. Containers may rupture or explode. 

Short Term:  irritation, difficulty breathing, lung congestion 

Long Term:  irritation, cancer 

Short Term:  irritation 

Long Term:  irritation (possibly severe) 

Short Term:  irritation 

Long Term:  irritation 

Short Term:  sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain 

Long Term:  no information is available 

If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Get immediate medical attention. 

Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. 

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. 

If swallowed, drink plenty of water, do NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention. Induce vomiting only at the instructions of a physician. Do not give anything by mouth to unconscious or convulsive person. 

For ingestion, consider gastric lavage, activated charcoal slurry and catharsis. 

See Section 9 for Flammability Properties 

Severe fire hazard. The vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive. Electrostatic discharges may be generated by flow or agitation resulting in ignition or explosion. 

alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical, water Large fires: Use alcohol-resistant foam or flood with fine water spray. 

Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire. For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Water may be ineffective. 

Trap spilled material at bottom in deep water pockets, excavated holding areas or within sand bag barriers. Dike for later disposal. Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect with absorbent into suitable container. 

Cover with absorbent sheets, spill-control pads or pillows. Neutralize. Collect with absorbent into suitable container. Absorb with activated carbon. Collect spilled material using mechanical equipment. 

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Remove sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency Response Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the U.S. and is reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at (800)424-8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA). 

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Store outside or in a detached building. Protect from physical damage. Store with flammable liquids. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding required. Keep separated from incompatible substances. 

Component Exposure Limits 

Biological limit value 

Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations of material are present. Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. 

Eyes/Face Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. 

Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider warning properties before use. Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s). Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor canister. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. 

alcohol, ether, acetone, organic solvents 

Polymerizes with evolution of heat. Avoid contact with water. 

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. 

acids, combustible materials, bases, metal oxides, metal salts, peroxides, oxidizing materials, 

1,2-EPOXYBUTANE: ACIDS: May initiate exothermic polymerization. ALCOHOLS: May initiate exothermic polymerization. ALKALIES: May initiate exothermic polymerization. ALKALI METAL HYDROXIDES: May initiate exothermic polymerization. ALUMINUM PEROXIDES: May initiate exothermic polymerization. ALUMINUM CHLORIDE: May initiate exothermic polymerization. IRON CHLORIDES: May initiate exothermic polymerization. IRON PEROXIDES: May initiate exothermic polymerization. OXIDIZERS (STRONG): Fire and explosion hazard. TIN CHLORIDE: May initiate exothermic polymerization.

oxides of carbon 

Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon.

Polymerizes with evolution of heat. Avoid contact with air, light, water, incompatible material or storage and use above room temperature. 

Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 

Component Carcinogenicity

Inhalation exposure in one study in mice and in one study in rats produced nasal papillary adenomas in rats of both sexes and pulmonary alveolar/bronchiolar tumors in male rats Oral administration of trichloroethylene containing 1,2-epoxybutane to mice induced squamous-cell carcinomas of the forestomach, whereas administration of trichloroethylene alone did not. 

1,2-EPOXYBUTANE: May cause irritation which could lead to edema and pneumonitis Inhalation by animals has caused dyspnea, restlessness, ocular discharge and, at high concentrations, anesthesia and death.

1,2-EPOXYBUTANE: While mists or vapors may be irritating and disagreeable, this may not provide sufficient warning to prevent systemic toxicity Repeated inhalation by animals has caused decreased body weight, piloerection, dyspnea, erratic movements, listlessness, acute supperative rhinitis, inflammation, lesions of the nasal cavity, pulmonary hemorrhage, myeloid hyperplasia in the bone marrow, nephrosis with necrosis of the renal tubules, and death A two year inhalation study at 200 and 400 ppm for 6 hours daily, 5 days/week, demonstrated evidence of an increased incidence of papillary adenomas of the nasal cavity and alveolar/bronchiolar adenomas and carcinomas in rats, and adenomatous hyperplasia and inflammatory lesions of the nasal cavity in mice Reproductive effects have been reported in animals.

1,2-EPOXYBUTANE: Contact may cause mild irritation However, irritation may be more pronounced if covered with occlusive wrap Skin absorption may occur.

1,2-EPOXYBUTANE Repeated and prolonged contact may cause dermatitis and possibly delayed burns with blistering and necrosis.

1,2-EPOXYBUTANE May cause irritation with pain, conjunctival irritation, and transient corneal injury.

1,2-EPOXYBUTANE Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may cause conjunctivitis.

1,2-EPOXYBUTANE May cause sore throat, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

1,2-EPOXYBUTANE No data available.

Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity 

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. D003. 

Component Waste Numbers 

ADR Tunnel Code Restrictions 

Component Marine Pollutants (IMDG) 

SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C) 

Not listed under California Proposition 65 

Germany Water Classification 

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