2-Methoxyethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H312, H332, H335, H336, H360, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1, Category 3 Category 1 kidneys, blood system, central nervous system Category 3 Respiratory irritation, Narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Category 1 blood system, testes Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H332 - Harmful if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: kidneys, blood system, central nervous system H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: blood system, testes Precautionary statements-(Prevention) Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. 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 Keep cool Precautionary statements-(Response) IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower 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 In case of fire: Use suitable extinguishing media for extinction Precautionary statements-(Storage) Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Precautionary statements-(Disposal) • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Others

2.3 Other hazards

Not available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1, Category 3 Category 1 kidneys, blood system, central nervous system Category 3 Respiratory irritation, Narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Category 1 blood system, testes Pictograms Signal word Danger Hazard statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H332 - Harmful if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: kidneys, blood system, central nervous system H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: blood system, testes