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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
Browse similar
Flammable · Health hazard · Irritant / harmful
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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