Ethoxy propanol or ethoxypropanol or ethyl ether of propylene glycol is a colourless propylene glycol ether used as a solvent in resins, inks and adhesives.
Note
Chemical Name: Propylene Glycol Ethyl Ether
Chemical Family: Propylene Glycol Ether
Other Names:
• Arcosolv PE
• Dowanol PE
• Glycol Ether PE
• Ethoxypropanol
• Ethoxy Propanol
• Propylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether
• 1(or 2)-ethoxy-propanol
• 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol
CAS No of Ethoxy Propanol: 1569-02-4
Chemical Formula of Ethoxy Propanol: C5H12O2
Benefits and Applications
Coatings: Ethoxy Propanol provides good solvency for a wide variety of resins including acrylic, epoxy, alkyd, polyester, nitrocellulose and polyurethane.
Cleaners: A low order of toxicity, surface tension reduction, and fast evaporation are some of the benefits of using Ethoxy Propanol in cleaning formulations. It also provides good solvency for polar and non-polar materials.
Other Applications: The properties listed also support the use of Ethoxy Propanol in electronics, ink, textile and adhesive products. Specific end uses may require approval by appropriate regulatory agencies.
Ethoxy Propanol is a combustible liquid with low toxicity. It has a pleasant ether-like odor and is completely miscible with water and a number of organic solvents. It has excellent solvency for a wide variety of substances including resins, inks, and adhesives. Ethoxy Propanol can be used as a replacement for ethylene glycol (E-series) ethers and acetates.