Ethylene glycol, mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether
Agent Name
Ethylene glycol, mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether
CAS Number
1559-35-9
Formula
C10-H22-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
2-(2-Ethylhexyloxy)ethanol; 2-((2-Ethylhexyl)oxy)ethanol; Ethanol, 2-((2-ethylhexyl)oxy)-; Ethanol, 2-((ethylhexyl)oxy)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Glycol Ethers (E Series)
Description
Clear colorless liquid with a mild odor of ether; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; [RTECS] See "GLYCOL ETHERS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.02 mm Hg
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: