Ethylene glycol monovinyl ether

Synonyms

2-(Ethenyloxy)ethanol; 2-(Vinyloxy)ethanol; 2-Hydroxyethyl vinyl ether; Ethylene glycol vinyl ether; Ethylenglycol monovinyl ester [Russian]; Mveeg [Russian]; Vinyloxyethanol; [ChemIDplus] UN3271

Category

Ethylene Glycols

Description

Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used to make plastics, lacquers, and protective coatings; [HSDB]

Comments

Effects in high-dose animal studies include general anesthesia and liver injury; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]

Biomedical References

LC50 (mice) = 29,000 mg/m3

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ethers, n.o.s."

Acute solvent syndrome

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Encephalopathy, chronic solvent
• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Solvents)