2-Ethoxyethanol
CAS 110-80-5
EC 203-804-1
Formula C4H10O2
MW 90.12 g/mol
Solvents Plastics & PolymersPrinting & PackagingCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers Cross-linking & CuringSolvent & CarrierPreservation & BiocideAntioxidant & Stabilizer
Description
2-Ethoxyethanol (CAS 110-80-5) is a glycol ether solvent commercially known under trade names including Oxitol, Cellosolve, Emkanol, and abbreviated as 2EE or ETX. It carries no E-code designation and is classified under HS code 29094990 within the broader category of ether-alcohols.
In coatings and printing inks, 2-ethoxyethanol acts as a coalescing solvent, reducing surface tension to improve film formation and pigment wetting across resin systems. In polymer processing, it functions as a reactive carrier and stabilizer, supporting cross-linking reactions and thermal stabilization in plastics compounding. It also serves as an antimicrobial agent in certain adhesive and sealant formulations.
2-Ethoxyethanol is supplied as a technical-grade liquid and is subject to REACH regulation (EC 1907/2006), with classification under CLP requiring appropriate handling controls. Procurement teams should confirm SDS compliance and CMR status prior to sourcing. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers.
In coatings and printing inks, 2-ethoxyethanol acts as a coalescing solvent, reducing surface tension to improve film formation and pigment wetting across resin systems. In polymer processing, it functions as a reactive carrier and stabilizer, supporting cross-linking reactions and thermal stabilization in plastics compounding. It also serves as an antimicrobial agent in certain adhesive and sealant formulations.
2-Ethoxyethanol is supplied as a technical-grade liquid and is subject to REACH regulation (EC 1907/2006), with classification under CLP requiring appropriate handling controls. Procurement teams should confirm SDS compliance and CMR status prior to sourcing. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -70 °C |
| Boiling Point | 135.6 °C |
| Density | 0.931 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 107.6 °F |
| Appearance | 2-Ethoxyethanol is a colorless, viscous liquid with a sweetish odor |
| Color | Clear, colorless |
| Odor | Sweetish; mild, pleasant, ethereal. |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | miscible |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.407(lit.) |
| pH | 7 (20°C) |
| Log P | 0.32 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS06 GHS08 GHS07
H
H226H302H303H312H313H316H320H331H332H360H370H372
P
P203P210P233P240P241P242P243P260P261P264P270P271P280P316P317P318P319P321P330P405P501P264+P265P301+P317P302+P317P302+P352P304+P340P308+P316P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29094990 |
| UN Number | 1171 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl EtherETX2EEEGEEOxitolEmkanolCELLOSOLVE
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