Description

Diethylene Glycol Diethyl Ether is a high-purity, versatile glycol ether solvent with excellent solvency power and a relatively high boiling point. This chemical is valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of resins, oils, and other organic compounds while offering favorable evaporation rates and low toxicity. It is an essential component for formulators and manufacturers in the coatings, inks, electronics, and chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Coatings & Inks: Acts as a coalescing agent and solvent in water-based and solvent-based formulations, improving film formation, flow, and leveling.
• Chemical Synthesis & Reaction Medium: Serves as a stable, high-boiling-point solvent for organic reactions, including Grignard reactions and polymerizations.
• Electronics Cleaning: Used in precision cleaning formulations for electronic components and circuit boards due to its effective solvency and residue-free drying.
• Industrial Cleaners & Degreasers: A key ingredient in heavy-duty cleaning products for removing oils, greases, and waxes from metal and other surfaces.
• Printing & Dyeing: Functions as a dye solvent and leveling agent in textile processing and printing applications.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Employed to adjust viscosity, improve wettability, and control the drying time of various adhesive systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethylene Glycol Diethyl Ether
CAS No.	112-36-7
Molecular Formula	C8H18O3
Molecular Weight	162.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl Carbitol; 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, diethyl ether; Ethanol, 2,2'-oxybis-, diethyl ether; Bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ether; Diethylene glycol ethyl ether; DEG diethyl ether; 3,6-Dioxa-1,8-octanediol diethyl ether; EGDEE
EINECS	203-963-7

Quality Control

Our Diethylene Glycol Diethyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and specialty applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical properties is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as CH3COOH)	≤ 0.01%
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.908 - 0.912
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.411 - 1.413
Boiling Point	188 - 192°C

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