Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

CAS Number

107-98-2

Synonym

Closol; Methoxy Ether of Propylene Glycol; 2-Methoxy-1-methylethanol; 1-methoxypropanol; 1-methoxy-2-propanol; Methyl ether of propylene glycol; Propylene glycol methyl ether; Ucar Solvent LM; 1-Methoxypropan-2-ol

Occurrence/Use

Solvent for cellulose, acrylics, dyes, inks, and stains; lacquers and paints

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: Chronic Reference Exposure Levels

Air

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): 7000
Chronic Target Organs: Alimentary system (liver)
Human Data: No
Last Chronic REL Revision: 2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:

OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3