1.4-Butanediol

Product details

1,4 Butandiol (BDO) is a diol of butane with two hydroxyl groups. 1,4 Butandiol is an organic liquid, which can be produced via three different processes on Acetylene + Formaldehyde (Reppe), by butane or propylene oxide to allyl alcohol and then via the hydroformylation to 1,4 Butandiol (BDO).

Synonym: 1,4-Butylene glycol, 1,4-Tetramethylene glycol, Tetramethylene glycol, 1,4-Dihydroxybutane, Butane-1,4-diol, Butanediol, 1,4-BD, Tetramethylene-1,4-diol
EINECS-No: 203-786-5
CAS-No: 110-63-4
Formula: C₄H₁₀O₂
Customs Tariff code: 29053.90

Uses/Applications: 1,4 Butandiol (BDO) finds its application in various areas:

- in the production of reactive diluants
- in the production of instrument disinfectants
- as a carrier liquid for ultrasonic application in metal degreasing
- in cast resin / epoxy resins
- in the production of Polybtuylenterephthalat (with DMT or TPA)
- for the manufacture of various chemical products such as 1,4-butanediol di (meth) acrylate
or Butandiodiglycidylether (BDDE)

Specifications

Specifications GENERAL

MSDS according 91/155 EEC (2001/58 EC)

MSDS EN SDB DE

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possible hazards

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.

Classification system for 1.4 Butanediol (BDO):
The classification was made according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and expanded using company data and specialized literature.

Composition / information on ingredients

Chemical characterization for 1.4 Butanediol (BDO):
CAS No. Description: 110-63-4 butane-1,4-diol

Identification number(s):
EINECS Number: 203-786-5

Physical and Chemical Properties

General Information for 1.4 Butanediol (BDO):
Form:	Fluid
Colour:	Colourless
Odour:	Nearly odourless
Change in condition:
Melting point/Melting range:	20°C
Boiling point/Boiling range:	230°C
Flash point:	~ 135°C
Ignition temperature:	385°C
Decomposition temperature:	500°C
Danger of explosion:	Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible.
Explosion limits: Lower:	1.8 Vol %
Upper:	15.7 Vol %
Vapour pressure at 20°C:	< 1 hPa
Density at 20°C:	1.02 g/cm³
Solubility in / Miscibility with Water	Soluble
Segregation coefficient (n-octanol/water):	- 0.88 log POW

Transport information

Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border) for 1.4 Butanediol (DBO):
ADR/RID class:
No hazardous good according to the regulation.

Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: No hazardous good according to the regulation.

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: No hazardous good according to the regulation.

Regulatory information

Markings according to EC guidelines for 1.4 Butanediol (BDO):
The product has been classified and marked
in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials

Risk phrases:
22 Harmful if swallowed.

Safety phrases:
36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

National regulations

Information about limitation of use:
Restrictions on juvenile employment must be observed.
Employment restrictions concerning pregnant and lactating women must be observed.

Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water.

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1,4-butanodiol 1,4-Butandiol

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