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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The first in a series of " | + | The first in a series of "Cellosolve®" solvents based on glycol ethers. This colorless, odorless liquid is miscible with both water and most organic [[solvent|solvents]]. Cellosolve® dissolves many [[oil|oils]], [[resin|resins]], and [[wax|waxes]]. It is used as a solvent for [[cellulose nitrate]] resins, spray lacquers, [[varnish|varnishes]], and [[enamel, organic|enamels]]. Cellosolve® is also used in [[paint remover|varnish removers]] and [[dry cleaning]] solutions. Other applications include use in [[dye]] baths, [[leather]] finishing and as an [[emulsifier]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | 2-ethoxyethanol; ethylene glycol ethyl ether; | + | 2-ethoxyethanol; ethylene glycol ethyl ether; Cellosolve® [Union Carbide]; Oxitol [Shell]; Poly-Solv [Olin]; Dowanol EE {Dow] |
| − | + | == Risks == | |
| − | == | + | * Combustible. Flash point= 111F. |
| + | * Toxic by skin absorption, ingestion and inhalation. | ||
| + | * Parchem: [https://www.parchem.com/siteimages/Attachment/GHS%20Ethylene%20Glycol%20Monoethyl%20Ether%20MSDS.pdf SDS] | ||
| + | * EPA lists ethoxyethanol as hazardous waste due to its toxicity and ignitability; concentrations over 10% must be disposed of appropriately | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, acetone, liquid esters. | Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, acetone, liquid esters. | ||
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| − | | -70 | + | | -70 C |
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| − | | 0.931 | + | | 0.931 g/ml |
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| − | | 135 | + | | 135 C |
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| − | * | + | * R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966 |
| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
| − | * | + | * Hermann Kuhn, ''Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities'', Butterworths, London, 1986 |
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 3797 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 3797 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:58, 17 April 2024
Description
The first in a series of "Cellosolve®" solvents based on glycol ethers. This colorless, odorless liquid is miscible with both water and most organic solvents. Cellosolve® dissolves many oils, resins, and waxes. It is used as a solvent for Cellulose nitrate resins, spray lacquers, varnishes, and enamels. Cellosolve® is also used in varnish removers and Dry cleaning solutions. Other applications include use in Dye baths, Leather finishing and as an Emulsifier.
Synonyms and Related Terms
2-ethoxyethanol; ethylene glycol ethyl ether; Cellosolve® [Union Carbide]; Oxitol [Shell]; Poly-Solv [Olin]; Dowanol EE {Dow]
Risks
- Combustible. Flash point= 111F.
- Toxic by skin absorption, ingestion and inhalation.
- Parchem: SDS
- EPA lists ethoxyethanol as hazardous waste due to its toxicity and ignitability; concentrations over 10% must be disposed of appropriately
Physical and Chemical Properties
Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, acetone, liquid esters.
| Composition | CH2OH-CH2-O-C2H5 |
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| CAS | 110-80-5 |
| Melting Point | -70 C |
| Density | 0.931 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=90.14 |
| Boiling Point | 135 C |
Resources and Citations
- R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Hermann Kuhn, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Butterworths, London, 1986
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 3797