Methyl Cellosolve® |
Synonyms & Trade Names EGME, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, Glycol monomethyl ether, 2-Methoxyethanol |
CAS No. 109-86-4 |
RTECS No. KL5775000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1188 127 |
FormulaCH3OCH2CH2OH |
Conversion 1 ppm = 3.11 mg/m3 |
IDLH 200 ppm
See: 109864 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.3 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL: TWA 25 ppm (80 mg/m3) [skin] |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1403;
OSHA 53 , 79
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a mild, ether-like odor. |
MW: 76.1 |
BP: 256°F |
FRZ: -121°F |
Sol: Miscible |
VP: 6 mmHg |
IP: 9.60 eV |
Sp.Gr: 0.96 |
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. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, caustics |
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 |
Target Organs Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system, blood, kidneys, reproductive system, hematopoietic system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
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 |
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
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0061 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0139 |
