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Document ID (ISN)61495
CIS number 94-100
Year 1992
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 0061
Title 2-Methoxyethanol
Original title 2-Méthoxyéthanol [in French]
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1992. 2p. Illus.
Abstract International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of eyes and respiratory tract; neurotoxic effects; skin absorption; hepatic and renal disorders. Long-term exposure effects: blood disorders; impairment of male fertility; suspected teratogen.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; ILO; IPCS; methoxyethanol; WHO; European Communities; UNEP
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; diseases of blood-forming organs; irritants; UN; teratogens; fire hazards; skin absorption; hepatic disorders; renal damage; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; environmental pollution; health hazards; data sheet; antifertility effects
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Glycol ethers
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Occupational exposure limits