Label abbreviations descriptions

2-METHOXYETHYL ACETATE (METHYL CELLOSOLVE ACETATE; ETHYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ACETATE)†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 110-49-6
Formula

C₅H₁₀O₃
Synonyms

ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate; EGMEA; glycol monomethyl ether acetate; Methyl Cellosolve® acetate; 2-methoxyethyl acetate

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless liquid with a mild, ether-like odor.
Boiling point 293°F Molecular weight 118.13
Freezing point/melting point -85°F Vapor pressure 5 mmHg
Flash point 120°F Vapor density 4.07
Specific gravity 1.006 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 1.7% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 8.2%
NFPA health rating 2 NFPA fire rating 2
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 1170
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01]
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*

10 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.1 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference OSHA 53 (fully validated)
Notes
 

Keep samples refrigerated when not in transit. Ship samples overnight with cold-packs as soon as possible.
Special requirements
 

 

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
 

Wipe with charcoal pad, seal in glass vial for shipment. [3M 3500]
Bulk Method
 

 

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA
 

25 ppm (120 mg/m³)

 REL-TWA
 

0.1 ppm (0.5 mg/m³)

 TLV-TWA
 

0.1 ppm [2005]

 PEL-TWA
 

5 ppm (24 mg/m³)
PEL-STEL
 

 

 REL-STEL
 

 

 TLV-STEL
 

 

 PEL-STEL
 

 
PEL-C
 

 

 REL-C
 

 

 TLV-C
 

 

 PEL-C
 

 
Skin notation
 

Y

 Skin notation
 

Y

 Skin notation
 

Y

 Skin notation
 

N
Notes:
 

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

 Notes:
 

 

 Notes:
 

BEI®

 Notes:
 

 
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
 

200 ppm
Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
 

 
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
 

 

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 09/22/2022