Description

Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Acetate is a high-performance glycol ether ester solvent with a favorable balance of evaporation rate and solvency power. This compound is valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of resins and polymers while offering good flow and leveling properties in formulated products. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the coatings, inks, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable, high-quality solvent solutions.

Application

• Coatings & Paints: Acts as a coalescing agent and active solvent in latex, acrylic, epoxy, and other industrial coating formulations to improve film formation and final finish.
• Printing Inks: Used as a solvent in flexographic, gravure, and screen printing inks to control viscosity, drying time, and pigment dispersion.
• Industrial Cleaners: An effective component in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and electronics cleaning fluids due to its solvency for oils and greases.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a solvent to adjust drying characteristics and viscosity in various adhesive and sealant products.
• Automotive & Aviation: Found in specialty coatings, finishes, and maintenance products for automotive and aerospace applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Acetate
CAS No.	111-15-9
Molecular Formula	C6H12O3
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate; Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Acetate; Ethyl Glycol Acetate; EEA; 2-Ethoxyethanol Acetate; Ethyl Cellosolve Acetate; Acetic Acid 2-Ethoxyethyl Ester; Ethoxyethyl Acetate; Ethyl Oxitol Acetate
EINECS	203-839-2

Quality Control

Our Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Acetate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and bases. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Color (Pt-Co)	≤ 15
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.10 %
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.01 %
Density (20°C)	0.970 - 0.980 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.403 - 1.405

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