Ethyl Carbitol, DEGEE, 2 (2 Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, DEGEE, C6H14O3, 2 (2 Ethoxyethoxy) ethanol
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, is a product of Ethylene Oxide and Ethanol. Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether is chemically known as a Ethyl Diglycol, 2-hydroxy-2-ethoxy-diethyl ether. Commercially it is known as a Ethyl Carbitol, which is a trademark of Union Carbide. Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether is an excellent solvent for the various resins & paste etc.
| PRODUCT NAME | : | DIETHYLCARBITOL |
| CAS number | : | 112-36-7 |
| UN number | : | |
| Formula | : | C2H5O(C2H4O)2C2H5 |
| Odour | : | |
| Solubility in water | : | SOLUBLE |
| Density | : | 0.908 at 20 oC |
| Boiling point | : | 189oC |
| Melting point | : | -44 oC |
| Viscosity | : | |
| Flashpoint | : | 82 oC |
| Explosive limits | : | |
| Vapour pressure | : | 0.7 mbar at 25oC |
| Skin absorption/irritation | : | YES |
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| Pollution category 1994 | : | III |
CAS No : 111-90-0
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether has low setting point and low viscocity at low temperature so it is used in manufacturing Brake Fluid. Ethyl Diglycol is used as a flow and gloss promoter in paint industries. The extendability of solution has also increased. Ethyl Carbitol is used in production of printing ink and as a cleaner in offset printing.
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether is used in textile as a solvent for dyestuff in the printing and dying of fiber & fabrics. Ethyl Diglycol prevents the gel formation in liquid detergent and cleaner formulation. Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether is also used a solubilizer in drilling and cutting coolants. Ethyl Diglycol is used in the production & formulation of pesticides & wood preservaties. Due to its low volatility property it is used in Indian & ink ball point pastes. It is also used in cosmetic & perfumary industry as a solvent. Ethyl diglycol (Ethyl Carbitol) does not attack rubber.
