Glycol Ether EP
| Formula: | C₄H₁₀O₂ |
| CAS Number: | 110-80-5 |
| EC Number (EINECS): | 203-804-1 |
| HS Code: | 29094300 |
| UN Number: | 1171 |
| IUPAC Name: | 2-Ethoxyethanol |
| Also Known As: | Ethyl Cellosolve; EGEE; Ethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether |
| Molecular Weight, g/mol: | 90.12 |
Typical Specifications
| Appearance: | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor: | Mild ether-like |
| Melting Point, °C: | -70 |
| Boiling Point, °C: | 135 |
| Density, g/cm³ (at 20°C): | 0.929 |
| Flash Point, °C: | 49 (closed cup) |
| Refractive Index (20°C): | 1.404 |
| Solubility: | Miscible with water and organic solvents |
| pH (1% solution): | ~6–7 |
| Vapor Pressure (at 20°C): | 5.0 mmHg |
| Purity, %: | ≥99.0 |
| Grades Available: | Industrial, Technical |
| Packaging: | 200kg drums, 1000kg IBC tanks, bulk ISO tanks |
Applications / Uses
Primary Applications
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Solvent in paints, inks, coatings, and cleaning products
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Intermediate in production of glycol ether acetates
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Used in textile printing and leather finishing
Secondary Applications
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Carrier solvent in herbicides and pesticides
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Solvent in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics formulations
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Component in brake fluids and hydraulic fluids
End Industries Served: Paints & Coatings, Printing, Textiles, Leather, Agrochemicals, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics
Safety & Handling Information
Hazard Class (GHS): Flammable liquid (Category 3), Acute Toxicity (Category 4), Reproductive Toxicity (Category 1B)
Hazard Statements (H-Codes):
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H226: Flammable liquid and vapor
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H302: Harmful if swallowed
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H312: Harmful in contact with skin
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H332: Harmful if inhaled
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H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):
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P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames
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P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection
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P260: Do not breathe vapors
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P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED – rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting
Storage Conditions
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Store in a cool, ventilated area away from ignition sources
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Keep container tightly closed
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Use explosion-proof equipment
Transport Information
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ADR/RID: Class 3, UN1171, PG III
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IMDG: Class 3, UN1171, PG III
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IATA: Class 3, UN1171, PG III