Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

Also known as: 2-Methoxyethanol, Methyl Cellosolve

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

CAS 109-86-4

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C3H8O2
Molecular Weight 76.09 g/mol
Boiling Point 257 °F at 768 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point 107 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density 0.966 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
LogP -0.77
Vapor Pressure 6.2 mmHg at 68 °F ; 10 mmHg at 71.6 °F (NTP, 1992)
InChIKey XNWFRZJHXBZDAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Danger

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, dermalAcute toxicity, inhalationAcute toxicity, oralFlammable liquidsReproductive toxicity

Hazard Statements

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapor
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H312: Harmful in contact with skin
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled
  • H360FD: May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child
Sources: PubChem (EU Harmonized Classification)