2-Methoxyethanol (Glass Distilled)

2-Methoxyethanol, also known as methyl cellosolve or ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, is a clear, colourless, and flammable liquid with a mild, sweet odour. Its molecular formula is C3H8O2 and it is miscible with water and most organic solvents.

2-Methoxyethanol has a wide range of industrial applications, including as a solvent for resins, varnishes, and lacquers in the paint and coating industry. It is also used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and photographic chemicals.

Additionally, 2-Methoxyethanol is used in the electronics industry as a cleaning agent for printed circuit boards, and in the semiconductor industry as a photoresist solvent.

However, prolonged exposure to 2-Methoxyethanol can cause skin and eye irritation, as well as damage to the liver and kidneys. Therefore, proper precautions must be taken when handling and using this chemical, such as wearing protective clothing and using proper ventilation.

Overall, 2-Methoxyethanol is an important chemical with various industrial applications, particularly in the paint and coating industry, but its potential health hazards require careful handling and usage.

• Used as a solvent for resins, varnishes, and lacquers in the paint and coating industry.

• Used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and photographic chemicals.

• Used in the electronics industry as a cleaning agent for printed circuit boards.

• Used in the semiconductor industry as a photoresist solvent.

Cas Number: 109-86-4

Einecs Number: 203-713-7

HS Code / Commodity Code: 29091990

UN Number: 1188

Hazard Class: 6.1

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: H226,H302+H312+H332,H360FD,H370,H373

Prec Phrases: P210,P280,P301+P312,P303+P361+P353,P304+P340+P312,P308+P311