Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether/CAS:111-90-0
specification
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Item |
Specifications |
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Appearance |
liquid |
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Colour |
Colorless transparent |
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Odour |
Mild fruity odor; mild and specific odor.
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Identity(IR,USP) |
>0.95 |
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Melting point |
-80 °C |
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Boiling point |
202 °C (lit.) |
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Density |
0.999 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
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Vapor density |
4.63 (vs air) |
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Vapor pressure |
0.12 mm Hg (20 °C) |
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Refractive index |
n20/D 1.427 (lit.) |
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Flash point |
205 °F |
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Storage conditions |
Store below +30°C. |
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Conclusion |
This sample meets the specifications. |
Usage
A high-boiling, water-miscible solvent with slow evaporation rate, excellent solvency power, and low odor. It is soluble in water and most organic solvents.
1. Coatings & Paints
- Primary Solvent: Acts as an active solvent for nitrocellulose, alkyd resins, acrylic resins, and epoxy resins.
- Coalescent Aid: Critical in water-based latex paints as a coalescent, improving film formation and leveling.
- Flow & Gloss Promoter: Enhances the flow and gloss of coatings, preventing surface defects like orange peel and brush marks.
- Wood Stains: Used as a penetrating solvent in wood stains for deep color penetration.
2. Printing Inks
- Solvent for Gravure & Flexo Inks: Dissolves pigments and binders for high-quality printing on paper, plastic films, and cardboard.
- Cleaner: Used as a wash-up solvent for offset printing presses.
3. Cleaners & Degreasers
- Hard Surface Cleaner: Key ingredient in household and industrial cleaners (e.g., kitchen degreasers, floor cleaners).
- Engine Cleaner: Component of automotive engine cleaning detergents.
- Paint Remover: Effective solvent for stripping old paint and varnish.
4. Textile Industry
- Dyeing Auxiliary: Serves as a dye solvent and penetration enhancer, ensuring uniform and bright coloration on fibers.
- Yarn Conditioning: Used for setting twists and conditioning yarn/fabric.
5. Brake Fluids
- Base Component: Due to its high boiling point, low freezing point, and lubricity, it is a primary ingredient in glycol-based brake fluids.
6. Chemical Synthesis & Intermediates
- Reaction Medium: Utilized as a high-boiling polar solvent in organic synthesis (e.g., hydrogenation, organometallic reactions).
- Precursor: Used in the manufacturing of other glycol ethers and specialty chemicals.
7. Specialty Applications
- Electronics Cleaning: For precision cleaning of electronic components.
- Cosmetics: Used as a solubilizer and penetration enhancer in topical preparations (limited usage due to safety regulations).
- Fuel Additives: As a co-solvent in fuel and glass cleaning formulations.
Packaging and Shipping
25KG/Drum or as customer requirements.
Belongs to common goods and can deliver by ocean and air
Keep and storage
Shelf life:24 month from date of manufacture in original unopened packaging stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight, water.
Ventilated warehouse, Low temperature drying, Separated from oxidants, acids.
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