Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
109-86-4
Name of the chemical
2-methoxyethanol
Concentration
99 - 100
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2025-08-15
Product name
POLY-SOLV EM
Substance name
POLY-SOLV EM
Product Synonyms
Ethanol, 2-methoxy- / Ethylene glycol methyl ether / Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether / Glycolmonomethyl ether / Poly-Solv EM / Methyl Cellosolve / Methyl glycol / EGMME / Glycol methylether / Methyl cellosolve EC Index No. (Report) : 603-011-00-4
Chemical name
ETHANOL, 2-METHOXY-
CAS No.
109-86-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Anti-freezing agent,Solvent
supplier name
Monument Chemical
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-741-5970, 1-270-422-6860
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Company Information
company name
Monument Chemical
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@monumentchemical.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H302+H312+H332, H312, H332, H360, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Flammable liquid, Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute toxicity (inhalation), Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H302+H312+H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical, lighting, ventilating equipment. P242 - Use non-sparking tools. P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 - Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves. P301+P312 - If swallowed: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P312 - Call a doctor if you feel unwell. P314 - Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P330 - Rinse mouth. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry extinguishing powder, Water spray to extinguish. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulations. 2.3. Hazards associated with known or reasonably anticipated uses No additional information available
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available 2.5. Unknown acute toxicity No additional information available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Flammable liquid, Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute toxicity (inhalation), Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Full text of H statements : see section 16