Toxicological Profile for 2-Butoxyethanol and 2-Butoxyethanol Acetate

摘要

This publc health statement tells you about 2-butoxyethanol and 2-butoxyethanol211u001eacetate and the effects of exposure. 2-Butoxyethanol has many names, including 211u001eethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol butyl ether, ethylene glycol n-211u001ebutyl ether, Butyl Cellosolve, butyl glycols, butyl Oxitol, glycol butyl ether, 211u001eDowanol EB, GAfcol EB, Poly-solv EB, and Ektasolve EB. Common abbreviations for 2-211u001ebutoxyethanol include BE and EGBE. 2-Butoxyethanol is widely used as a solvent in 211u001eprotective surface coatings such as spray lacquers, quick-dry lacquers, enamels, 211u001evarnishes, and latex paints. It is also used as an ingredient in paint thinners 211u001eand strippers, varnish removers, agricultural chemicals, herbicides, silicon 211u001ecaulks, cutting oils, and hydraulic fluids. It has other uses in metal cleaners, 211u001efabric dyes and inks, industrial and household cleaners (as a degreaser), and dry-211u001ecleaning compounds. It is also used in liquid soaps and in cosmetics.