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EC/CAS
109-86-4
Name of the chemical
2-methoxyethanol
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-03-23
Product name
2-Methoxyethanol
Product Synonyms
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether; Methyl cellosolve
CAS No.
109-86-4
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302+H312+H332, H360, H370, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture 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 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H370 - Causes damage to organs H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
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 P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin 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 protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P308 + P311 - IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
. . Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
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)