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Glycol Ethers are a group of solvents based on alkyl ethers of ethylene glycol or propylene glycol commonly used in paints and cleaners. These solvents typically have a higher boiling point, together with the favorable solvent properties of lower-molecular weight ethers and alcohols. Most Glycol Ethers are water-soluble, biodegradable and only a few are considered toxic.
Glycol Ether EB is a solvent used in a wide range of industries. It is an excellent solvent for household and industrial cleaners, rust removers, and disinfectant. It is used in paint, coatings, surface cleaners, polishes, solvents, chemical intermediates, surfactants, agricultural chemicals and corrosion inhibitors.
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- Solvent
- Surfactant
- Cleaning products
- Paint/coatings
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Product Information
| CAS | 111-76-2 |
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| Synonyms | Glycol Ether EB, Butyl Cellosolve, 2-Butoxyethanol, Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether |
| Assay | > 99.0% |
| PubChem ID | 8133 |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Color | < 10 |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Colorless |
| Odor | Mild, sweet, ester-like |
| Melting point | -75 - -74.8 °C / -103 - -102.6 °F |
| Boiling Point | 171 - 173.5 °C / 340 - 344.3 °F |
| Vapor pressure | 0.60 - 0.8775 mmHg @ 20 - 25 °C / 68 - 77 °F |
| Specific gravity | 0.9005 – 0.9040 |
| Density | 0.9 g/cm³ @ 20 °C / 68 °F |
| Solubility | 900 g/L completely miscible @ 25 °C / 77 °F |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 230 - 245 °C |
| Molecular formula | C6H14O2 |
| Molecular weight | 118.17 |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid | < 0.010% |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Evaporation rate | 0.06 - 0.1 |
| Flash Point | 67 - 72 °C / 153 - 162 °F |
| Refractive Index | 1.3919 – 1.4484 |
| Vapor density | > 4 @ 20 - 25 °C / 68 - 77 °F (Air = 1.0) |
| Viscosity | dynamic: 3.3 mPa.s @ 20 °C / 68 °F kinetic: 3.642 - 3.7 mm2/s @ 20 °C / 68 °F |
| Water | < 0.10 |
