2-Methoxyethanol

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) 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

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Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge

Response

IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Skin Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.