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== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | A clear, colorless liquid used as a [ | + | A clear, colorless liquid used as a [[solvent]]. Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is commonly called by its trademark name of methyl Cellosolve®. It is a powerful solvent that dissolves most [[natural resin|natural resins]] and [[synthetic resin|synthetic resins]]; it is used to make quick drying [[varnish|varnishes]], [[enamel, organic|enamels]], [[ink|inks]], stains, and nail polishes. Methyl Cellosolve® is also used to print alcohol soluble dyes on textiles. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
− | methyl | + | methyl Cellosolve® [Union Carbide]; 2-methoxyethanol; methoxyhydroxyethane |
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Mallinckrodt Baker: [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/e5300.htm MSDS] | Mallinckrodt Baker: [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/e5300.htm MSDS] | ||
− | == | + | == Sources Checked for Data in Record == |
− | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
− | * | + | * Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 |
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6118 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6118 |
Revision as of 20:38, 30 April 2016
Description
A clear, colorless liquid used as a Solvent. Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether is commonly called by its trademark name of methyl Cellosolve®. It is a powerful solvent that dissolves most natural resins and synthetic resins; it is used to make quick drying varnishes, enamels, inks, stains, and nail polishes. Methyl Cellosolve® is also used to print alcohol soluble dyes on textiles.
Synonyms and Related Terms
methyl Cellosolve® [Union Carbide]; 2-methoxyethanol; methoxyhydroxyethane
Other Properties
Miscible with ethanol, water, ether, glycerol, acetone, and dimethylformamide.
Composition | HOCH2CH2OCH3 |
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CAS | 109-86-4 |
Melting Point | -85.1 |
Density | 0.9663 |
Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=106.9 |
Boiling Point | 124.43 |
Hazards and Safety
Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Potential carcinogen.
Combustible. Moderate fire risk.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6118