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2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate
EC / List no.: 203-603-9
CAS no.: 108-65-6
Mol. formula: C6H12O3
Warning! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP01) approved by the European Union, this substance is a flammable liquid and vapour.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
washing & cleaning products and
plant protection products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use as processing aid.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
of articles where the substances are not intended to be released and where the conditions of use do not promote release.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
vehicles,
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines) and
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products e.g. refrigerators, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, computers, telephones, drills, saws, smoke detectors, thermostats, radiators, large-scale stationary industrial tools).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones),
rubber used for furniture & furnishings, including furniture coverings,
fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys) and
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
inks and toners,
adhesives and sealants and
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay.
This substance is used in the following areas:
printing and recorded media reproduction and
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
,
machinery and vehicles,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment,
textile, leather or fur and
fabricated metal products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
adhesives and sealants,
polymers,
semiconductors and
inks and toners.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
photo-chemicals,
coating products,
polymers,
inks and toners and
semiconductors.
This substance is used in the following areas:
printing and recorded media reproduction.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
electrical, electronic and optical equipment,
,
chemicals,
machinery and vehicles and
plastic products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023