• Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
    Notice
  • Fed Register #:
    51:44699-701
  • Title:
    Methoxyethanol, 2-
  • Abstract:

    In response to the EPA notice of May 20, 1986 (51 FR 18488) referring 2-Methoxyethanol (2-ME), 2-Ethoxyethanol (2-EE), 2- Methoxyethanol Acetate (2-MEA), 2-Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-EEA) to OSHA, it has been determined that the risk described by EPA may be eliminated or reduced to a sufficient extent by the issuance of a revised standard regulating worker exposure to the substances.

Abstract:
In response to the EPA notice of May 20, 1986 (51 FR 18488)
referring 2-Methoxyethanol (2-ME), 2-Ethoxyethanol (2-EE), 2-
Methoxyethanol Acetate (2-MEA), 2-Ethoxyethanol Acetate (2-EEA) to
OSHA, it has been determined that the risk described by EPA may be
eliminated or reduced to a sufficient extent by the issuance of a
revised standard regulating worker exposure to the substances.