2-ethoxyethanol

2-Ethoxyethanol (CAS 110-80-5), also known as EGEE or glycol monoethyl ether, is a slow-evaporating glycol ether solvent used across coatings, printing, and adhesive manufacturing. Its ability to dissolve both polar and non-polar resins makes it a practical choice where single-solvent systems need broad resin compatibility for industrial applications.

In industrial coatings and lacquers, EGEE functions as a coalescing and flow-control solvent, improving film formation and leveling in alkyd, epoxy, and nitrocellulose systems. Printing ink formulators use it to control drying speed and maintain viscosity stability across gravure and flexographic processes to ensure consistent print quality.

In adhesive and sealant production, it supports resin dissolution and open-time extension in solvent-borne systems. Plastics processing operations also employ EGEE as a carrier solvent. It is used for surface treatments and polymer coatings where controlled evaporation is critical to finish quality. 2-Ethoxyethanol is supplied as a clear liquid in standard industrial packaging.

Options include drums and IBCs, with bulk tanker options available for high-volume procurement. It is available primarily in technical grade for most industrial coating and ink applications. Buyers should confirm specification sheets against their formulation requirements, as purity levels and water content tolerances can vary between different chemical suppliers.