Description

2-Propoxyethanol CAS NO 2807-30-9 is a high-purity glycol ether solvent known for its excellent solvency power and favorable evaporation rate. This versatile compound is essential for formulating high-performance coatings, inks, and cleaning products where a balance of solvent strength and user safety is required. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the paints & coatings, printing, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable, consistent performance.

Application

• Paints & Coatings: Acts as a coalescing agent and solvent in water-based and solvent-based architectural, industrial, and automotive coatings.
• Printing Inks: Used as a solvent and flow aid in flexographic, gravure, and screen printing inks to control viscosity and drying time.
• Industrial Cleaners: An effective component in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and circuit board cleaners due to its ability to dissolve oils and resins.
• Chemical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of other specialty chemicals, including plasticizers and surfactants.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a solvent and viscosity modifier to improve application properties and film formation.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed in photoresist formulations and as a cleaning solvent in precision electronics assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Propoxyethanol
CAS No.	2807-30-9
Molecular Formula	C5H12O2
Molecular Weight	104.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether; Propyl Cellosolve; 1-Propoxy-2-ethanol; 2-Propoxyethyl alcohol; Ethanol, 2-propoxy-; EINECS 220-548-6; PGEE; Proposol P
EINECS	220-548-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Propoxyethanol is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our production adheres to relevant industrial standards, and we support our clients with the technical data required for their regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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 containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.910 - 0.915
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.413 - 1.415

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