Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether
CAS 112-59-4
EC 203-988-3
Formula C10H22O3
MW 190.28 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Printing & PackagingCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersLubricants & Metalworking Cleaning & DegreasingSolvent & CarrierSurface Modification & WettingEmulsification & Dispersion
Description
Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether (CAS 112-59-4) is a glycol ether solvent also known as Hexyl Carbitol, Hexyldiglycol, and DEGHE. It carries no E-code designation and is registered under EC number 203-988-3. The molecular formula is C10H22O3.
In coatings and printing inks, DEGHE functions as a slow-evaporating coalescing solvent, extending open time and improving film formation at low temperatures. In metalworking and industrial cleaning formulations, its ether-alcohol structure allows it to solubilise oils and cutting fluids while supporting emulsification in aqueous systems.
Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether is supplied as a liquid and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Economic Area. It carries no FCC or Ph.Eur. designation, reflecting its industrial rather than food or pharmaceutical positioning. Standard packaging formats include drums and intermediate bulk containers.
In coatings and printing inks, DEGHE functions as a slow-evaporating coalescing solvent, extending open time and improving film formation at low temperatures. In metalworking and industrial cleaning formulations, its ether-alcohol structure allows it to solubilise oils and cutting fluids while supporting emulsification in aqueous systems.
Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether is supplied as a liquid and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Economic Area. It carries no FCC or Ph.Eur. designation, reflecting its industrial rather than food or pharmaceutical positioning. Standard packaging formats include drums and intermediate bulk containers.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -40 °C |
| Boiling Point | 259.1 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.935 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow |
| Form | clear liquid |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.01 hPa (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.4381(lit.) |
| pH | 5-7 (200g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Log P | 1.7 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS05 GHS07
H
H302H312H315H318H319H336
P
P261P264P270P271P280P317P319P321P330P405P501P264+P265P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338P305+P354+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29094400 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
2-(2-hexoxyethoxy)ethanolDEGHEHEXYLDIGLYCOLHexyl CarbitolUcar Filmer EHCN-HEXYL CARBITOLN-HEXYLDIOXYETHYLENEn-Hexoxyethoxyethanol
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