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| Methyl Cellosolve® | CAS 109-86-4 | ||
| CH3OCH2CH2OH | RTECS KL5775000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names EGME, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, Glycol monomethyl ether, 2-Methoxyethanol |
DOT ID & Guide 1188 127 |
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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 | Conversion 1 ppm = 3.11 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a mild, ether-like odor. |
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MW: 76.1 |
BP: 256°F |
FRZ: -121°F |
Sol: Miscible |
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VP: 6 mmHg |
IP: 9.60 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.96 |
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Fl.P: 102°F |
UEL: 14% |
LEL: 1.8% |
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| Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100�F and below 140�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, caustics |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 1403; OSHA 53, 79 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: No recommendation Provide: Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH Up to 1 ppm: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 2.5 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode* Up to 5 ppm: (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 100 ppm: (APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode* Up to 200 ppm: (APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, nose, throat; headache, drowsiness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); ataxia, tremor; anemic pallor; in animals: reproductive, teratogenic effects | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system, blood, kidneys, reproductive system, hematopoietic system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |