Solvents
REACH
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate
CAS Number
112-15-2
EC Number
203-940-1
Abbreviation
DGMEA
What is Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate?
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate (CAS 112-15-2), also known as Carbitol acetate and abbreviated as DGMEA, is a slow-evaporating ester solvent.
Where is Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate used?
- Printing and packaging: high-boiling solvent
- Gravure and screen printing inks: improves flow and reduces premature drying on press
- Coatings and resin formulating: dissolves nitrocellulose, epoxy, and polyurethane systems
- Personal care: solvent and carrier in nail lacquers and fragrance formulations
- Industrial cleaning and surface preparation: targets adhesive residues and polymer films
- It helps achieve target viscosity and film quality through its solvency balance.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 99% minimum, technical grade
- Specialty grades meet low-water or low-acidity thresholds
- Clear liquid in drums, IBCs, or bulk tankers
Other Names (Synonyms)
2-(2-ETHOXYETHOXY)ETHYL ACETATE|Carbitol acetate|Ektasolve de acetate|Ethoxydiglycol acetate|Glycol ether de acetate|2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol acetate|Ethanol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)-, acetate|Ethanol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)-, 1-acetate|DGMEA
What are the physical properties of Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate?
Melting Point -25 °C
Boiling Point 218.5 °C
Density 1.0096 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 203 °F
Appearance clear colourless liquid
Color White to slightly beige
Form Crystalline Powder, Crystals and/or Chunks
Water Solubility soluble
Vapor Pressure 0.3 hPa (20 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.421(lit.)
Log P 0.74 at 40℃
How is Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate?
HS Code 29189090
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 1