General Information
Revision date
2017-11-14
Product name
2-Methoxyethanol, reference material Number
Emergency telephone
Medical: 1-800-498-5701 or +1-303-389-1414
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Honeywell Specialty Chemicals Seelze
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids, Category 3 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Acute toxicity, Category 4, Dermal Reproductive toxicity, Category 1 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. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful 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: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. 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.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
May form explosive peroxides.
