2-Ethoxyethanol
Synonyms & Trade Names
Cellosolve®, EGEE, Ethylene glycol monoethyl etherExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 0.5 ppm (1.8 mg/m3) [skin]OSHA PEL
TWA 200 ppm (740 mg/m3) [skin]Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a sweet, pleasant, ether-like odor.Molecular Weight
90.1Boiling Point
275°FFreezing Point
-130°FSolubility
MiscibleVapor Pressure
4 mmHgIonization Potential
?Specific Gravity
0.93Flash Point
110°FUpper Exposive Limit
(200°F): 15.6%Lower Explosive Limit
(200°F): 1.7%Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizersExposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
In Animals: irritation eyes, respiratory system; blood changes; liver, kidney, lung damage; reproductive, teratogenic effectsTarget Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, blood, kidneys, liver, reproductive system, hematopoietic systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 5 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 12.5 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
Up to 25 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 500 ppm:
(APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode*
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division