Description
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether; Methyl glycol; Methyl Cellosolve
| CAS | 109-86-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 76.10 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Colourless |
| Odour | Pleasant odor | pH Value | 5- 7 at 25 °C |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -85 °C | Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 286°C |
| Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Flammable | Flash Point [°C] | 40 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 124 – 125 °C | Initial Boiling Point [°C] | 124 °C |
| Final Boiling Point [°C] | 125 °C | Evaporation Rate | 1 |
| Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 10 hPa at 20 °C | Vapour Density | 2.63 |
| Density [g/cm3] | 0.96 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Miscible in water |
| Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | -0.8 | Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 24.50% |
| Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 2.50% | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A clear colorless liquid | Assay | Min 99.0% |
| Weight/ Ml at 20°C | 0.960 – 0.965 g/ml | Refractive Index (20°C; 589 Nm) | 1.401 – 1.403 |
| Dilution Test | Passes test | Acidity | Max 0.005 meq/g |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1188 | DG Class | 3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS07, GHS08 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H226-H302-H312-H332-H360FD |
| Precaution Statement | P201-P280-P308 + P313 |















