Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether
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 nitrate cellulose nitrate resins, spray lacquers, varnishes, and organic enamels. Cellosolve is also used in remover varnish removers and cleaning materials 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]
Other Properties
Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, acetone, liquid esters.
| Composition | CH2OH-CH2-O-C2H5 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 110-80-5 |
| Melting Point | -70 |
| Density | 0.931 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=90.14 |
| Boiling Point | 135 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Flash point= 111F.
Toxic by skin absorption, ingestion and inhalation.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Authority
- R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966
- Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Hermann Kuhn, 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