Description

1-Ethoxyethanol is a versatile glycol ether solvent with excellent solvency properties for a wide range of resins, oils, and dyes. Its high volatility makes it particularly valuable in applications requiring fast evaporation and drying. This compound is essential for formulators and manufacturers in the coatings, inks, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking an effective, fast-evaporating co-solvent.

Application

• As a fast-evaporating solvent in industrial and protective coatings formulations.
• As a coalescing agent and solvent in water-based and solvent-based printing inks.
• As a key component in industrial cleaners and degreasers for rapid drying.
• As a solvent and viscosity modifier in dye solutions and textile processing aids.
• As a reaction medium and solvent in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and resins.
• As a component in brake fluid formulations and other hydraulic fluids.
• In the formulation of wood stains and finishes where quick penetration and drying are required.
• As a processing solvent in the manufacture of semiconductors and electronics.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Ethoxyethanol
CAS No.	7518-70-9
Molecular Formula	C4H10O2
Molecular Weight	90.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether; 2-Ethoxyethanol; Ethyl Cellosolve; Ethyl Glycol; EGEE; Ethoxyethyl Alcohol; Dowanol EE; Ektasolve EE; Jefferson EE
EINECS	231-382-2

Quality Control

Our 1-Ethoxyethanol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity, and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical 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. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 10
Density (20°C)	0.925 - 0.935 g/mL
Boiling Point	134 - 136 °C
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.405 - 1.410

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