Product ID:METHYL OXITOL GLYCOL ETHER
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8997
MSDS Number: BDQYW

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Cage: 86961

Telephone: 713-473-9461

Cage: 86961

2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME) (SARA III)

CAS: 109-86-4

RTECS: KL5775000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, 25 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAIN,BLOOD & KIDNEYS.
READILY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. INHALATION: LUNG IRRITANT

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR MILK & INDUCE VOMITING.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:REMOVE VICTIM TO
FRESH A IR.

Flash Point:102F (TCC)
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG OR
STREAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:SEE SUPP DATA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE OPEN FLAME OR SPARKS. PROVIDE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION PROTECT AGAINST STORM DRAIN OR WATER SUPPLY
CONTAMINATION. NOTIFY AUTHORITIES IF ANY EXPOSURE TO THE GENERAL
PUBLIC OR ENVIRONMENT IS THREA TENED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID OPEN FLAME & SPARK SOURCES.
AVOID SPLASH FILLING. STORE IN COOL. WELL VENTILATED LOCATIONS.
AVOID USE OF ALUMINUM EQUIPMENT
Other Precautions:PRODUCT CONTAINER HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED BECAUSE
PRODUCT RESIDUES REMAIN

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH-APPROVED ORGANIC CART. RESPIRATOR,
CANISTER MASK 9OR AIR PACK
Ventilation:TO KEEP CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:VINYL/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXCLUDE AIR.DONOT USE STREAM OF WATER.DO NOT ENTER CONFINED FIRE SPACE
WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING NIOSH APPROVED SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:256
Vapor Pres:6
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.96
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.52 (BU AC =1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, MILD ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS & ALUMINUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, & OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN. DISSOLVES ALUMINUM FROM
HEATED OR SCRATCHED SURFAC

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL SPILLS-COLLECT ON ABSORBENT MATERIAL,
SWEEP UP & DRUM OFF FOR DISPOSAL. LARGE: PUMP INTO DRUMS OR VACUUM
TRUCK FOR ULTIMATE DISPOSAL. DISPOSE OF WASTE BY CONTROLLED
BURNING.

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