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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A clear liquid used as a solvent. Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate is commonly called by its trademark name of methyl Cellosolve acetate. It is a powerful solvent that dissolves most [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=natural resin natural resins] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=synthetic resin synthetic resins]; it is used to make quick drying [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=varnish varnishes], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=enamel, organic enamels], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ink inks], stains and nail polishes. Methyl Cellosolve acetate is also used to print alcohol soluble [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dye dyes] on [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=textile textiles] and to make photographic film.
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A clear liquid used as a solvent. Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate is commonly called by its trademark name of methyl Cellosolve® acetate. It is a powerful solvent that dissolves most [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=natural%20resin natural resins] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=synthetic%20resin synthetic resins]; it is used to make quick drying [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=varnish varnishes], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=enamel%2C%20organic enamels], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ink inks], stains and nail polishes. Methyl Cellosolve® acetate is also used to print alcohol soluble [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dye dyes] on [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=textile textiles] and to make photographic film.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
methyl Cellosolve acetate [Union Carbide]; 2-methoxyethyl acetate; 2-methoxy ethanol acetate
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methyl Cellosolve® acetate [Union Carbide]; 2-methoxyethyl acetate; 2-methoxy ethanol acetate
  
 
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== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==
  
* Michael McCann, Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
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* Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
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Revision as of 07:30, 24 July 2013

Description

A clear liquid used as a solvent. Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate is commonly called by its trademark name of methyl Cellosolve® acetate. It is a powerful solvent that dissolves most natural resins and synthetic resins; it is used to make quick drying varnishes, enamels, inks, stains and nail polishes. Methyl Cellosolve® acetate is also used to print alcohol soluble dyes on textiles and to make photographic film.

Synonyms and Related Terms

methyl Cellosolve® acetate [Union Carbide]; 2-methoxyethyl acetate; 2-methoxy ethanol acetate

Chemical structure

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate.jpg


Other Properties

Miscible with ethanol, water, most organic solvents and oils.

Composition C5H10O3
CAS 110-49-6
Melting Point -65.1
Density 1.0067
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 118.1
Boiling Point 145

Hazards and Safety

Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Potential carcinogen. Combustible. Moderate fire risk.

International Chemical Safety Card

Authority

  • Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979

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