Methyl Cellosolve®
Synonyms & Trade Names
EGME, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, Glycol monomethyl ether, 2-MethoxyethanolExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 0.1 ppm (0.3 mg/m3) [skin]OSHA PEL
TWA 25 ppm (80 mg/m3) [skin]Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a mild, ether-like odor.Molecular Weight
76.1Boiling Point
256°FFreezing Point
-121°FSolubility
MiscibleVapor Pressure
6 mmHgIonization Potential
9.60 eVSpecific Gravity
0.96Flash Point
102°FUpper Exposive Limit
14%Lower Explosive Limit
1.8%Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, causticsExposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, nose, throat; headache, drowsiness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); ataxia, tremor; anemic pallor; In Animals: reproductive, teratogenic effectsTarget Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system, blood, kidneys, 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
Provide:Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 1 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 2.5 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
Up to 5 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 100 ppm:
(APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode*
Up to 200 ppm:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is 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