Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol also known under trade names Methyl Carbitol is an industrial solvent and is also commonly used as a Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) in jet fuels. It is a clear colorless hygroscopic liquid. Structurally it is an alcohol and an ether with a formula CH3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH. At direct contact it causes drying of skin by leaching fats and is mildly irritating to the eyes. It is flammable.