Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
109-86-4
Name of the chemical
2-methoxyethanol
Concentration
93%
EC/CAS
50-81-7
Name of the chemical
Ascorbic acid C6H8O6
Concentration
6%
General Information
Revision date
2008-10-08
Product name
PYZ Reagent
Product Synonyms
2-methoxyethanol-ethylene glycol methyl ether, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, methyl cellosolve
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
bioMérieux, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
U.S. PRECAUTIONARY LABELING WARNING! Combustible! May cause irritation to the eyes and skin. Inhalation of may cause upper respiratory irritation , dizziness, nausea, narcosis. Absorbed through the skin. Reproductive hazard. May damage fertility and the unborn child. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing. Do not breathe vapors. Keep away from heat, sparks, and flames. INTERNATIONAL LABELING Flammable. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with the skin and if swallowed. May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child, Avoid exposure-obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or you fell unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label if possible).
EU Classification
Toxic, Flammable R and S Phrases: R10, R20/21/22, R60, R61, S53, S45
Health hazards
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors or mists may cause irritation to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, headache, dizziness, nausea and narcosis. Skin Contact: Contact may cause mild irritation. Readily absorbed through the skin causing symptoms similar to inhalation exposures. Eye Contact: Contact may cause irritation and temporary corneal clouding. Ingestion: May cause abdominal pain, vomiting, dizziness, blurring of vision, back pain, convulsions, and coma. Kidney damage, cardiac failure, and pulmonary edema may develop. Chronic exposure to 2-methoxyethanol may cause damage to the liver, kidneys, central nervous system and blood system. 2-Methoxyethanol has been found to cause birth defects and adverse effects on fertility. Carcinogen Status: None of the components of this product are listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by IARC NTP ACGIH or
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Individuals with pre-existing respiratory, liver, kidney, and blood disease may be at increased risk from exposure to this product.