2-Methoxyethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302+H312+H332, H360, H370, H373

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Clear Ether Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes damage to organs. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Sensitivity to light. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H370 - Causes damage to organs H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P308 + P311 - IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Flammable liquid.

Health hazards

May damage fertility or the unborn child. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes damage to organs. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)