Description

Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is a versatile glycol ether solvent with excellent solvency power for a wide range of resins, oils, and dyes. Its balanced properties of moderate evaporation rate and high water miscibility make it a valuable formulation component for achieving specific performance characteristics. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, printing inks, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable coalescing and coupling agents.

Application

• Coatings & Paints: Acts as a coalescing agent in latex paints and a solvent for epoxy, acrylic, and other resin-based coatings.
• Printing Inks: Used as a solvent and flow aid in flexographic, gravure, and screen printing inks.
• Industrial Cleaners: Effective component in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaning formulations, and graffiti removers.
• Chemical Intermediates: Serves as a reactant in the synthesis of plasticizers, esters, and other specialty chemicals.
• Electronics: Employed in photoresist developers and as a carrier solvent in electronic circuit board processing.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a solvent and viscosity modifier to improve application properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
CAS No.	111-77-3
Molecular Formula	C5H12O3
Molecular Weight	120.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol; Methoxydiglycol; Diglycol monomethyl ether; DEGME; MDGE; Ethanol, 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)-; Dowanol DM; Methyl carbitol
EINECS	203-906-6

Quality Control

Our Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance for your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.10 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Density (20°C)	1.018 - 1.022 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.426 - 1.430
Distillation Range (1 atm)	191 - 195 °C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.