Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
111-96-6	2-Methoxyethyl ether	99	203-924-4

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: APHA: 10 max liquid. Flash Point: 51 deg C.
Danger! Flammable liquid and vapor. May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. May form explosive peroxides. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Target Organs: Central nervous system, reproductive system.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Subchronic toxicity was evaluated in rats exposed nose-only by inhalation to diglyme 5 days/week for 2 weeks. Testicular atrophy and exfoliated degenerative germ cells were observed among the rats exposed to 98 ppm.
Chronic: May cause fetal effects. May impair fertility.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develo ps, get medical aid.
Skin: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor. May form explosive peroxides.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: 51 deg C ( 123.80 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 170 deg C ( 338.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:1.5 Vol %
Upper: 17.4 Vol %
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 2; Instability: 3

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section). Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. If peroxide formation is suspected, do not open or move container. Do not distill to dryness. Test for peroxide formation before distillation.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Flammables-area. Store under nitrogen. Containers should be dated when opened and tested periodically for the presence of peroxides. May form explosive peroxides on prolonged storage.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
2-Methoxyethyl ether	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: 2-Methoxyethyl ether: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: APHA: 10 max
Odor: mild ether-like odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1.7 mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Vapor Density: 4.62 (Air=1)
Evaporation Rate:0.36 (butyl acetate=1)
Viscosity: 2 cP @ 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 162 deg C @ 760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point:-64 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Miscible.
Specific Gravity/Density:0.937
Molecular Formula:C6H14O3
Molecular Weight:134.18

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: May form explosive peroxides. Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, ignition sources, dust generation, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, halogens, sulfur, oxygen, ozone.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, peroxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 111-96-6: KN3339000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 111-96-6:
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6 gm/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 5400 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 111-96-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: Teratogenic effects have occurred in experimental animals.
Reproductive Effects: Adverse reproductive effects have occurred in experimental animals.
Mutagenicity: Mutagenic effects have occurred in experimental animals.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: This compound is unbiodegradable or biodegrades very slowly in the environment.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	ETHERS, N.O.S.	ETHERS, N.O.S.
Hazard Class:	3	3
UN Number:	UN3271	UN3271
Packing Group:	III	III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 111-96-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 111-96-6: immediate, delayed, fire.
Section 313
     This material contains 2-Methoxyethyl ether (listed as Glycol ethers), 99%, (CAS# 111-96-6) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     CAS# 111-96-6 (listed as Glycol ethers (except for EGBE)) is listed as      a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 111-96-6 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, (listed as Glycol ethers), Pennsylvania, (listed as Glycol ethers).

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     T
Risk Phrases:
     R 10 Flammable.
     R 19 May form explosive peroxides.
     R 60 May impair fertility.
     R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child.

Safety Phrases:
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).
     S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 111-96-6: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 111-96-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of B3, D2A.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 111-96-6 is not listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #7 Date: 1/14/2008

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