Product Name: Ethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether
Synonyms: 2-Ethoxyethanol, Cellosolve, Ethoxyethyl alcohol
CAS Number: 110-80-5
Recommended Uses: Solvent for paints, varnishes, inks, cleaning agents
Manufacturer Details: Company name, address, and emergency contact phone number usually on packaging or company site
Emergency Contact: Local poison control center or Chemtrec
Classification: Flammable liquid, Acute toxicity category 4, Serious eye irritation, Reproductive toxicity
GHS Label Elements: Signal word: Danger, Pictograms: Flame, Exclamation mark, Health hazard
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, Harmful if swallowed or inhaled, Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child, Flammable liquid and vapor
Precautionary Information: Keep away from sparks/open flames, Avoid breathing vapor, Use with proper ventilation, Wear protective gear
Chemical Formula: C4H10O2
Main Ingredient: Ethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether 99%
Impurities: Water and trace byproducts less than 1%
Eye Contact: Rinse gently with water for several minutes, seek medical advice
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash with soap and plenty of water
Inhalation: Move to fresh air area, give oxygen if breathing is difficult, call a doctor right away
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional, contact emergency services
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, use water spray for cooling only
Specific Hazards: Vapors can form explosive mixtures with air, thermal decomposition generates irritating and toxic fumes including carbon oxides
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear full protective gear, self-contained breathing apparatus recommended
Special Instructions: Move containers from fire area if safe, contain fire-fighting runoff
Personal Precautions: Use gloves, goggles, protective clothing to avoid contact
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spill from reaching drains, surface or groundwater
Containment: Absorb with non-combustible material such as sand, earth, or vermiculite
Cleanup Method: Shovel into labeled waste containers, ventilate area well, dispose of according to legal requirements
Handling: Always use in a well-ventilated place, keep containers closed, avoid spilling and splashing, wash hands after use
Storage: Store in tightly sealed original containers in cool, dry, well-ventilated places away from heat sources, keep away from food and drink
Special Precautions: Keep out of reach of children, label all containers clearly, avoid long-term exposure
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL: 100 ppm (8-hour TWA), ACGIH TLV: 20 ppm
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or fume hood to keep vapor below limits
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat or apron, use respirator if air concentrations exceed recommended levels
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, or smoke in work areas, always clean equipment and clothing before reuse
Appearance: Clear colorless liquid
Odor: Mild, ether-like
pH: Not applicable
Melting Point: -90°C
Boiling Point: 135°C
Flash Point: 38°C (100°F) (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Moderate compared to water
Vapor Pressure: 6 mmHg at 20°C
Solubility: Completely soluble in water
Density: 0.93 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): log Kow = -0.32
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions
Possible Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Ethylene oxide, acetaldehyde, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide if burned
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, sparks, incompatible materials
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 2,460 mg/kg, Inhalation LC50 (rat, 4h): 1000 ppm
Routes of Exposure: Absorption through skin, inhalation, ingestion, eye contact
Symptoms of Overexposure: Headache, drowsiness, nausea, abdominal pain, confusion, potential reproductive effects
Chronic Toxicity: Prolonged exposure linked to blood, kidney, and liver damage, affects reproductive system
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic (IARC, NTP, OSHA)
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, toxic to fish (96h LC50: 1700 mg/L for Pimephales promelas)
Mobility: High in soil, moves easily with water
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegrades in water and soil but can persist in groundwater
Bioaccumulation: Low bioaccumulation potential (log Kow below zero)
Waste Disposal Methods: Collect and deliver to approved hazardous waste disposal center, do not discharge into drains or water sources
Container Disposal: Triple rinse, puncture, and send to approved recycler or hazardous waste facility
Legal Requirements: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
UN Number: UN1171
Proper Shipping Name: Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Transport Hazard Class: Class 3 (Flammable liquid)
Packing Group: III
Special Precautions: Label all containers clearly, keep away from food, do not ship with oxidizers
Marine Pollutant: No
OSHA Status: Regulated as hazardous
SARA Title III: Section 313 reportable chemical
TSCA Inventory: Listed
EPA CERCLA Reportable Quantity: Not listed
California Proposition 65: Listed for reproductive toxicity
Other Regional Laws: Subject to REACH (EU), WHMIS (Canada) hazard identification
