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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A clear liquid used as a solvent. Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate is commonly called by its trademark name of methyl Cellosolve® acetate. It is a powerful solvent that dissolves most [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=natural%20resin natural resins] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=synthetic%20resin synthetic resins]; it is used to make quick drying [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=varnish varnishes], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=enamel%2C%20organic enamels], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ink inks], stains and nail polishes. Methyl Cellosolve® acetate is also used to print alcohol soluble [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dye dyes] on [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=textile textiles] and to make photographic film.
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A clear liquid used as a solvent. Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate is commonly called by its trademark name of methyl Cellosolve® acetate. 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® acetate is also used to print alcohol soluble [[dye|dyes]] on [[textile|textiles]] and to make photographic film.
 
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
 
methyl Cellosolve® acetate [Union Carbide]; 2-methoxyethyl acetate; 2-methoxy ethanol acetate
 
methyl Cellosolve® acetate [Union Carbide]; 2-methoxyethyl acetate; 2-methoxy ethanol acetate
  
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
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== Risks ==
 
 
== Other Properties ==
 
  
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* Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
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* Potential carcinogen.
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* Combustible. Moderate fire risk. 
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* PureChems: [https://www.pure-chemical.com/msds/Ethylene%20Glycol%20Mono%20ethyl%20Ether%20Acetate.pdf SDS]
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
 
Miscible with ethanol, water, most organic solvents and oils.
 
Miscible with ethanol, water, most organic solvents and oils.
  
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
 
 
Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Potential carcinogen. Combustible. Moderate fire risk. 
 
 
 
[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0476.html International Chemical Safety Card]
 
 
 
== Authority ==
 
  
 
* Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
 
* Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979

Latest revision as of 15:48, 5 August 2022

Description

A clear liquid used as a solvent. Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate is commonly called by its trademark name of methyl Cellosolve® acetate. 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® acetate is also used to print alcohol soluble dyes on textiles and to make photographic film.

Chemical structure

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate.jpg

Synonyms and Related Terms

methyl Cellosolve® acetate [Union Carbide]; 2-methoxyethyl acetate; 2-methoxy ethanol acetate

Risks

  • Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
  • Potential carcinogen.
  • Combustible. Moderate fire risk.
  • PureChems: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Miscible with ethanol, water, most organic solvents and oils.

Composition C5H10O3
CAS 110-49-6
Melting Point -65.1 C
Density 1.0067 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 118.1
Boiling Point 145 C

Resources and Citations

  • Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979