ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER

UN Number: 1188 - CAS Number: 109-86-4

Also known as: DOWANOL EM, 2-Methoxyethanol, Methyl Cellosolve, Methyl Oxitol, Methylglycol, Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, Ether Monomethylique De L'Ethylene Glycol
Information on chemical

Information on chemical

External resources

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Description

UN number 1188
CAS number 109-86-4
Formula C3H8O2

Physical chemical data

Physical State (20°C) Liquid
Physical State (25°C) Liquid
Density (kg/m3)
966 [Kg/m³] at a temperature of 20°C
Molar mass (g/mol) 76.1
Density of gas (kg/m3) 5.289
Solubility (g/L)
1000000 [g/L] at a temperature of 25°C and salinity of 0‰
Boiling Point (°C) 124.7
Melting Point (°C) -85
Critical molar volume (m³/mol) 0.000263
Critical temperature (°C) 597.6
Critical pressure (Pa) 5285000
Surface tension (mN/m)
30.84 [mN/m] at a temperature of 25°C
Vapour Pressure (Pa)
505 [Pa] at a temperature of 20°C
Ignition Temperature (°C) 285
Flash Point (°C) 37
Flash Point (Pensky-Martens closed cup) (°C) 42
Lower explosivity limit (LEL) (volume %) 2.5
Upper explosivity limit (UEL) (volume %) 19.8
Vapor enthalpy (J/Kg)
493331 [J/Kg] at a temperature of 124.1°C
593600 [J/Kg] at a temperature of 25°C
Combus enthalpy (J/Kg) 21980699
Specific heat capacity (J/(Kg·K)) 2249
Henry's constant (mol/(m³·Pa)) 0.033

Behaviour at sea

Log kow -0.77
Log koc 0
Aqueous photolysis (Half-life) Not photolysable
Biodegradation in estuary environment (Half-life) (days) Not hydrolysable
Bioconcentration factor (BCF) 3

Additional data

Colour colourless
Odour odourless
MARPOL pollution category
Category Description
Other Substances Substances which have been evaluated and found to fall outside Category X, Y or Z because they are considered to present no harm to marine resources, human health, amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea when discharged into the sea from tank cleaning of deballasting operations. The discharge of bilge or ballast water or other residues or mixtures containing these substances are not subject to any requirements of MARPOL Annex II.

Transportation data

Transport mode Bulk,Packaged
Package group III
Cargo group 40
State liquid
Temperature (°C) ambient
Pressure (Pa) ambient
Family name glycol ethers
IMO class 3.3

Reactivity data

Abilities Miscible in water.
Acid(s) Yes
Oxidizing agents Yes
Organic substance Yes

GESAMP Hazard profile

Interference with coastal amenities (E2) G - Gas

Human toxicity threshold

Flammable Harmful Health Hazard
IDHL 2000
Hazard statements
Physical
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
Health
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P322 Specific measures (see ... on this label).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...
TLV-TWA 25
TEEL-1 (mg/m3) 0.35 ppm
TEEL-2 (mg/m3) 2.5 ppm
TEEL-3 (mg/m3) 200 ppm

Ecotoxicity

Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on crustacean (mg/l) 1000
Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on fishes (mg/l) > 10000
Assessment factor (AF)
500 on the Short term
Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) (µg/l)
1000 [µg/l] on the Short term
Incident reports

Incident reports

No incident reports available

Emergency Response Guidebook

Emergency Response Guidebook

Guide number: 127

See the guide or download the emergency response guidebook

At sea emergency guide

At sea emergency guide

Emergency schedule: 3-06

• 1 CLASS 3.1
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, FLASHPOINT BELOW -18°C Closed Cup., NOT COVERED BY OTHER SCHEDULES; MISCIBLE WITH WATER*
• 2 CLASS 3.2
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, FLASHPOINT BETWEEN -18°C AND 23°C Closed Cup., NOT COVERED BY OTHER SCHEDULES; MISCIBLE WITH WATER*
• 3 CLASS 3.3
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, FLASHPOINT BETWEEN 23°C AND 61°C Closed Cup., NOT COVERED BY OTHER SCHEDULES; MISCIBLE WITH WATER*

* Includes substances which are partially miscible with water and substances immiscible but reacting with water for which the use of foam may be ineffective.

Emergency procedures

Action

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools).

Spillage on deck

Wash spillage overboard with copious quantities of water.

Spillage under deck

Provide adequate ventilation. Collect spillage, where practicable, using absorbent material, for safe disposal.

Fire on deck

Use water spray or dry chemical. Do NOT use water jet or foam. If possible remove receptacles likely to be involved or keep them cool with copious quantities of water.

Fire under deck

Batten down; use ship's fixed fire-fighting installation. Otherwise adopt action as for "On deck".

Special equipment to be carried

Protective gloves and boots.
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Spray nozzles.

Remarks by UN no.

• ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER ACETATE (UN No. 1172)
• ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE (UN No. 1189)
Self-contained breathing apparatus not necessary - use goggles for eye protection.

• NITROGLYCERIN SOLUTION IN ALCOHOL (UN No. 1204), with not more than 1%
of nitroglycerin.
Water may separate the nitroglycerin from the spillage; this nitroglycerin becomes very sensitive to shock and heat. If spillage under deck, keep it under water and seek advice for safe disposal from the shipper.

• NITROMETHANE (UN No. 1261)
In fire, explosion hazard.

• 2-ETHYLBUTANOL (UN No. 2275)
• AMYL BUTYRATES (UN No. 2620)
Self-contained breathing apparatus not necessary - use goggles for eye protection.

• NITROGLYCERIN SOLUTION IN ALCOHOL (UN No. 3064), with more than 1% but
not more than 5% nitroglycerin.
Water may separate the nitroglycerin from the spillage; this nitroglycerin becomes very sensitive to shock and heat. If spillage under deck, keep it under water and seek advice for safe disposal from the shipper.

Decision trees

Decision trees

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