Acute toxicity - Category 4, Oral
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Dermal
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Inhalation
Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H332 Harmful if inhaled
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P317 Get medical help.
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .
May cause irritation if splashed into eyes. Can be absorbed through the skin. Swallowing a large single dose or absorbing larged amount through skin could result in death. It is unlikely that air levels of the compound would be dangerous unless it is heated. (USCG, 1999)
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Ethylene glycol, glycols, and related compounds
To fight fire, use CO2, dry chemical.
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire. (USCG, 1999)
Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
1. remove all ignition sources. 2. ventilate area of spill or leak. 3. for small quantities, absorb on paper towels. evaporate in safe place (such as fume hood). allow sufficient time...to completely clear hood ductwork. burn paper in suitable location away from combustible materials. large quantities can be collected & atomized in suitable combustion chamber. liq...should not be allowed to enter confined space, such as sewer, because of possibility of explosion.
NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 45°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and strong acids. Keep in the dark.Fire proof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids. Keep in the dark.
TLV: 0.1 ppm as TWA; (skin); BEI issued.MAK: 4.9 mg/m3, 1 ppm; peak limitation category: II(8); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: B.EU-OEL: 1 ppm as TWA; (skin)
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate is a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Flash point of 135°F. Denser than water and soluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air.
Colorless liquid
Pleasant odor
294°C(lit.)
145°C(lit.)
Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F.
Lower 1.7%; Upper 8.2%
46°C
740° F (USCG, 1999)
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1.1 cP at 25 deg C
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68° F (NTP, 1992)
log Kow = 0.10 (est)
2.14mmHg at 25°C
1.009g/mLat 25°C(lit.)
4.07 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air)
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The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants and strong bases.
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MODERATE /FIRE HAZARD/ WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME; CAN REACT WITH OXIDIZING MATERIALSEsters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
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Nitrates, strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
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The vapour is mildly irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the bone marrow and central nervous system. The substance may cause effects on the blood at high levels. This may result in lesions of blood cells and kidney impairment. Exposure far above the OEL could cause unconsciousness.
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. The substance may have effects on the bone marrow and blood. This may result in lesions of blood cells and kidney impairment. May cause toxicity to human reproduction or development.
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
AEROBIC: Methyl cellosolve present at 100 mg/L, reached 86.9% of its theoretical BOD in 2 weeks using an activated sludge inoculum at 30 mg/L in the Japanese MITI test(1). Methyl cellosolve acetate reached 30% of its theoretical BOD after 5 days using a sewage seed(2). 69% of the theoretical BOD for methyl cellosolve acetate was reached over a period of 10 days in a biodegradation study employing dispersed seed aeration(3).
An estimated BCF of 3.2 was calculated for methyl cellosolve acetate(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 0.10(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
The Koc of methyl cellosolve acetate is estimated as approximately 30(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 0.10(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a recommended classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that methyl cellosolve acetate is expected to have very high mobility in soil(SRC).
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: UN1189 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN1189 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN1189 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: III (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: III (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: III (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
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Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.Its effects are deduced from those of similar substances.