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2-Methoxyethanol

CAS 109-86-4 · C3H8O2

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Irritant / harmful

Pictograms

FlammableHealth hazardIrritant / harmful

H-statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H302 Harmful if swallowed

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

SolventAdhesion/cohesion promoterFuel agentsHumectantIntermediateAbsorbent

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 0.1 ppm (0.3 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 25 ppm (80 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH 200 ppm

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

2-METHOXYETHANOL · 109-86-4 · Methyl cellosolve · Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether · Ethanol, 2-methoxy- · Methyl oxitol · 2-Methoxy-1-ethanol · Dowanol EM

Molecular weight

76.09 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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