Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

CAS Number

109-86-4

Synonym

EGME; Glycolmethyl ether; Glycol monomethyl ether; 1-hydroxy-2-methoxyethane; Methoxyethanol; 2-Methoxyethanol; Methoxyhydroxyethane; Methyl ethoxol; Methyl cellosolve; Methyl oxitol; Monomethyl glycol; EPA Pesticide Code: 042202

Occurrence/Use

Solvent for dyes, varnishes, and resins; antifreezing agent; chemical synthesis

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Acute RELs

Acute REL (μg/m3):	93
Species:	Rat
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint:	Reproductive/ Development (teratogenic effects)
Acute REL Target Organs:	Reproductive/ Development
Severity:	Severe
Last Acute REL Revision:	1999
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2.

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3):	60
Chronic Target Organs:	Reproductive system
Human Data:	No
Last Chronic REL Revision:	2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3