2-Methoxyethanol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color : colourless Odor : characteristic

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 3 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Acute toxicity, Category 4, Dermal Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, Immune system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, thymus

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. May damage fertility or 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. 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. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. 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. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.