Download or read book 2 methoxyethanol written by Canada. Environment Canada and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2-methoxyethanol is a glycol ether used in such applications as paints, inks, cleaners, polishes, solvents, and chemical intermediates. This report presents information related to the assessment of 2-methoxyethanol as a toxic substance under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Topics covered include its production, importation, & uses; sources & releases of the substance into the environment; environmental fate & concentrations in Canada; ecotoxicology; and effects on health of animals & humans. The last section details the environmental & human health risk assessment of 2-methoxyethanol leading to its designation as toxic.

Download or read book Selected 2 alkoxyethanols written by Philip Copestake and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2010 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "IPCS, International Programme on Chemical Safety"--Cover.