2-Methoxyethanol

Properties for 2-Methoxyethanol

Hazard Statements

GHS02
Flammable

• Flammable gases, category 1
• Flammable aerosols, categories 1, 2
• Flammable liquids, categories 1, 2, 3
• Flammable solids, categories 1, 2
• Self-reactive substances and mixtures, types B, C, D, E, F
• Pyrophoric liquids, category 1
• Pyrophoric solids, category 1
• Combustible solids, category 3
• Combustible liquids, category 3
• Self-heating substances and mixtures, categories 1, 2
• Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases, categories 1, 2, 3
• Organic peroxides, types B, C, D, E, F

GHS03
Harmful

• Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4
• Skin irritation, categories 2, 3
• Eye irritation, category 2A
• Skin sensitization, category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3
  - Respiratory tract irritation
  - Narcotic effects
Not used
• with the "skull and crossbones" pictogram
• for skin or eye irritation if:
• the "corrosion" pictogram also appears
• the "health hazard" pictogram is used to indicate respiratory sensitization

GHS08
Health hazard

• Respiratory sensitization, category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
• Carcinogenicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
• Reproductive toxicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
• Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, categories 1, 2
• Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, categories 1, 2
• Aspiration hazard, categories 1, 2

Safety & Transport Information

Risk Codes:

R10 - Flammable
R11 - Highly flammable
R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R34 - Causes burns
R35 - Causes severe burns
R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin
R39/23/24/25 - Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R60 - May impair fertility
R61 - May cause harm to the unborn child

Safety Codes:

S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
S23 - Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use

Hazard Classes:

3

Hazard Symbols:

T, F, C

Storage temperature :

5°C

RID/ADR certification :

UN 1188 3 / PG 3

Alternative Distributors of [2-Methoxyethanol]

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. | ABCR GmbH & Co. KG | Alfa (A Johnson Matthey Company) | Pfaltz & Bauer, Inc. | Share Chemical Co., Ltd. | Jinan Great Chemical Co., Ltd. | TCI Europe NV | Zouping Mingxing Chemical Co., Ltd. | Jinan Haohua Industry Co., Ltd. | Carl Roth GmbH + Co KG | Xiamen Hisunny Chemical Co., Ltd. | Honour Enterprise Limited | East Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. | Wanko Chemical Co., Ltd.

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