Description

Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether is a versatile glycol ether solvent with excellent solvency power for a wide range of resins, oils, and dyes. Its balanced hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties make it a crucial formulation component, enhancing performance and stability in complex chemical systems. This high-purity solvent is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, inks, cleaning, and electronics industries seeking reliable, consistent raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• As a coalescing agent and solvent in water-based and solvent-based paints, coatings, and inks.
• Key component in industrial and institutional cleaners and degreasers for its ability to dissolve oils and greases.
• Formulation aid in printing inks, including flexographic and gravure inks, to control drying time and viscosity.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, including plasticizers and stabilizers.
• Solvent and carrier in agricultural chemical formulations such as herbicides and pesticides.
• Processing solvent in the electronics industry for photoresist formulations and cleaning applications.
• Additive in brake fluids and other functional fluids to control viscosity and lubricity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether
CAS No.	111-90-0
Molecular Formula	C6H14O3
Molecular Weight	134.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Ethyldiglycol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol ethyl ether; Ethanol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)-; DEGEE; Ethoxyethoxyethanol; Dowanol DE
EINECS	203-919-7

Quality Control

Our Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, water content, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Density (20°C)	0.985 - 0.995 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.425 - 1.427
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.01 %

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