Glycol Monoethyl Ether
2-Ethoxyethanol, Ethyl Glycol, Cellosolve.
- CAS
- 110-80-5
- EC
- 203-804-1
- Sectors
- Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Textiles, Leather & Paper
Glycol Monoethyl Ether (CAS 110-80-5), also known as 2-ethoxyethanol, is a technical-grade industrial solvent supplied as a clear, colorless, viscous liquid with a sweetish odor that dissolves waxes, resins and nitrocellulose and is used in coatings, leather finishing and textile dyeing. The chemical features a slow evaporation rate and excellent penetration properties, making it an essential component in leather finishing and textile dyeing. It provides a smooth film formation in coatings, preventing surface defects like orange peel or blushing. Our product is processed to maintain high purity levels , ensuring it does not interfere with the color fastness of dyes or the stability of resin binders. It remains a key utility solvent in specialized industrial cleaning and chemical processing applications.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C4H10O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 90.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | 2-Ethoxyethanol is a colorless, viscous liquid with a sweetish odor |
| Form | Liquid |
| Color | Clear, colorless |
| Odor | Sweetish; mild, pleasant, ethereal. |
| Melting point | -70 °C |
| Boiling point | 135.6 °C |
| Density | 0.931 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Water solubility | miscible |
| Flash point | 107.6 °F |
| pH | 7 (20°C) |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Flammable, Acute toxicity, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard |
| HS code | 29094990 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Glycol Monoethyl Ether
Applications
- Leather Finishing: Used as a penetrant and solvent in leather dyes to ensure deep color saturation and a uniform finish.
- Coating Leveling: Added to lacquers and enamels to improve the flow and leveling of the wet film during the drying process.
- Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a raw material in the synthesis of ethoxyethyl acetate and other specialized esters.
Safety & Risks
Classified as a Flammable Liquid and Teratogen. Toxic by inhalation and skin contact; mandate the use of viton gloves, splash-proof goggles, and local exhaust ventilation.
Packaging
190 kg Steel Drums or 950 kg IBC Tanks.