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ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER

Linear Formula: CH3OCH2CH2OH
CAS Number: 109-86-4
UN number: 1188
Molecular Weight: 76.09
PubChem CID: 8019
Appearance: Colorless liquid

APPLICATIONS


Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is solvent for dyes, varnishes, and resins; antifreezing agent; chemical synthesis
Moreover, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used as a solvent for many different purposes such as varnishes, dyes, and resins.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is also used as an additive in airplane deicing solutions.

In organometallic chemistry, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is commonly used for the synthesis of Vaska's complex and related compounds such as carbonylchlorohydridotris(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium (II).
During these reactions the alcohol acts as a source of hydride and carbon monoxide.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is toxic to the bone marrow and testicles.
Workers exposed to high levels are at risk for granulocytopenia, macrocytic anemia, oligospermia, and azoospermia.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is converted by alcohol dehydrogenase into methoxyacetic acid which is the substance which causes the harmful effects.
Both ethanol and acetate have a protecting effect.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether can enter the Krebs cycle where it forms methoxycitrate.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used as a solvent for many different purposes, (e.g., varnishes, dyes, and resins) and as a jet deicing additive.
Moreover, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used in the Asian microelectronics industry in photoresist formulations and in manufacturing copper-laminate circuit boards.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is solvent for nitrocellulose, solvent mixtures, lacquers, perfume fixative, jet fuel deicing additive.

Further, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is solvent for low viscosity cellulose acetate, natural resins, some synthetic resins and some alc-sol dyes; in dyeing leather; sealing moisture-proof cellophane; in nail polishes, quick drying varnishes and enamels, wood stains.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used as solvent for various purposes like varnishes, dyes, cleaning agents, epoxy coating, paints, anti-icing fuel additive in aviation and resins.
It is involved in the preparation of Vaska’s complex viz. trans-chlorocarbonylbis(triphenylphosphine)iridium(I) and ruthenium hydridechlorocarbonyl tristriphenylphosphine.
Further, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is also used in the synthesis of 2-aminothiazoles and Rho-associated kinase inhibitors.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used for Adsorbents and absorbents.
Additionally, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used in Fuels and fuel additives.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used for Intermediates.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used for Laboratory chemicals.
Further, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used in Processing aids, not otherwise listed.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used for Solvents, which become part of product formulation or mixture.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used for Cleaning and furnishing care products.
What is more, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used in Fuels and related products.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used for Paints and coatings.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether has the ability to dissolve a variety of different types of chemical compounds.
This ability sees Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, and a solvent for resins (particularly in the electronics industry).

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used in alcohol soluble dyes, and in quick-drying varnishes, enamels, nail polishes and wood stains.
More to that, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is also used as an additive in aeroplane deicing solutions and small amounts of methyl glycol are also used in perfume fixatives and in the manufacture of photographic film.

Several end use applications of Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether are solvents, coatings, inks, cleaners, chemical intermediate.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used in the synthesis of 2-aminothiazoles in the treatment of prion disease.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is also used in the preparation of Rho-associated kinase inhibitors or (ROCK) inhibitors, for treatment of cardiovascular disease.
In addition, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether has a high solvent power so it is used together with low- boiling solvents.
Moreover, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is employed with particular advantage in cellulose acetate and cellulose ether lacquers.
Although Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether has a rather high boiling point, film formation is rapid owing to its relatively high evaporation rate.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is such a good solvent for nitrocellulose that it may be used in the production of very highly concentrated lacquer solution which dry and set within a comparatively short time.
Furthermore, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether can be used with advantage for regulating the evaporation time and the flow of cellulose ether lacquers, for this purpose it may be diluted to a large extent with toluene or ethanol.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is also used in aviation industry as FSII – Dicing – Anti Icing agent.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether tends to absorb water readily and is therefore always mixed with Apitol, methoxybutanol or Butanol, in order to prevent “blushing” of the lacquer film on drying.
Cellulose lacquers containing Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (2-Metoxy Ethanol) are applied to stained wood, the solvent dissolves part of the stain out of the wood, giving slightly colored lacquer films.

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether may also be used in the dying of leather.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether does not attack rubber.

DESCRIPTION


Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (EGME) is enlisted among the group of solvents referred to as glycol ethers.
Further, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, or methyl cellosolve, is an organic compound with formula C3H8O2 that is used mainly as a solvent.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is a clear, colorless liquid with an ether-like odor.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is in a class of solvents known as glycol ethers which are notable for their ability to dissolve a variety of different types of chemical compounds and for their miscibility with water and other solvents.
Additionally, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether can be formed by the nucleophilic attack of methanol on protonated ethylene oxide followed by proton transfer:
C2H5O+ + CH3OH → C3H8O2 + H+

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, is a reaction product of ethylene oxide and Methanol.
What is more,Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is chemically known as a Methyl Glycol, 2-Methoxy Ethanol,1-Methoxy-2-hydroxyethene, Methyl (2-hydroxyethyl) ether.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is a hydroxyether that is ethanol substituted by a methoxy group at position 2.
Further, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether has a role as a protic solvent and a solvent.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether appears as a clear colorless liquid.
Flash point of ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is 110°F.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is less dense than water.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is clear colorless liquid.
Vapors of Ethylene glycol monomethyl etherare heavier than air.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is a powerful solvent that dissolves most natural resins and synthetic resins.
Moreover, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is used to make quick drying varnishes, enamels, inks, stains and nail polishes.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is also used to print alcohol soluble dyes on textiles and to make photographic film.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (also known as 2-methoxyethanol, glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monomethylether, methyl cellosolve, methyl oxito, and MGL) is a clear, colourless liquid that has a mild characteristic, ether-like, odour.
Additionally, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is miscible with water and many organic solvents and has the formula C3H8O2

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is produced via the reaction of ethylene oxide with methanol, in water, and in a high temperature and high pressure environment.
What is more, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether has a flashpoint of 37 °C (closed cup) and is thus highly flammable and should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area that is free from the possibility of ignition.

For transport purposes, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is categorised as hazard class 3, and packing group III.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is classified as harmful and has a specific gravity of 0.965.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is soluble in Acetone, chloroform, cyclohexanone, dichloromethane, DMF, MEK, toluene (hot), water.
Further, Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, various gums, resins, waxes, oils, textile printing, photographic film, lacquers, dopes

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is a clear, colorless liquid having a mild characteristic odor. 
Several grade of Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether are available.

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is in a class of solvents known as glycol ethers which are notable for their ability to dissolve a variety of different types of chemical compounds and for their miscibility with water and other solvents.
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, copper alloys and copper.


PROPERTIES:

Formula: C3H8O2 / CH3OCH2CH2OH
Molecular mass: 76.1
Boiling point: 125°C
Melting point: -85°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.96
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.83
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.6
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 39°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 285°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.3-24.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.503  


FIRST AID

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present.
Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center.

Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician.
IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing.
Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water.
If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop,
IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air.
If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital.

Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere.
Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center.
Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician.

If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital.


HANDLING AND STORAGE


Handling:

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available

Storage:
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.

SYNONYMS


2-METHOXYETHANOL
109-86-4
Methyl cellosolve
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
Ethanol, 2-methoxy-
Methyl oxitol
2-Methoxy-1-ethanol
Methoxyethanol
Methylglykol
3-Oxa-1-butanol
Monomethyl glycol
EGME
Glycol ether EM
Dowanol EM
Methoxyhydroxyethane
Poly-Solv EM
1-Hydroxy-2-methoxyethane
Glycol monomethyl ether


 

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