Alcohols & Glycols
REACH
Tetraethylene glycol monomethyl ether
CAS Number
23783-42-8
EC Number
245-883-5
What is Tetraethylene glycol monomethyl ether?
Tetraethylene glycol monomethyl ether (CAS 23783-42-8) is a polyethylene glycol-based ether solvent and humectant.
Where is Tetraethylene glycol monomethyl ether used?
- Personal care: humectant and solubilizer in skin creams, serums and hair care products
- Pharmaceuticals: carrier solvent in topical and semi-solid dosage forms, dissolving actives and improving skin penetration
- Printing inks: viscosity and drying control in water-based and specialty systems
- Metalworking and lubricants: coupling agent and co-solvent in water-miscible cutting fluids and corrosion-inhibiting formulations
- It combines hygroscopic retention with solvent capacity for polar and semi-polar actives.
Commercial specifications
- Technical and high-purity grades
- Drums to IBC containers; smaller quantities for laboratory and development use
Other Names (Synonyms)
3,6,9,12-Tetraoxotridecanol|2-{2-[2-2-(Methoxy-Ethoxy)-Ethoxy]-Ethoxy}-Ethanol|2,5,8,11-Tetraoxatridecan-13-ol|RefChem:1099661|m-PEG4-alcohol|mPEG4-OH|3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatridecan-1-ol
What are the physical properties of Tetraethylene glycol monomethyl ether?
Boiling Point 135 °C @ Press: 0.25 Torr
Density 1.0357 g/cm³ @ Temp: 50 °C; Press: 750 Torr
Flash Point >110°C
Appearance CLEAR COLOURLESS TO VERY SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID
Color Clear colorless to very slightly yellow
Form Liquid
Water Solubility Water solubility 999,999c.
Vapor Pressure 0.1Pa at 20℃
Refractive Index 1.444-1.446
Log P -1.5 at 20℃
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Tetraethylene glycol monomethyl ether?
HS Code 29094990
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 1