Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether
CAS 112-25-4
EC 203-951-1
Formula C8H18O2
MW 146.23 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersAutomotivePrinting & Packaging Cleaning & DegreasingSolvent & Carrier
Description
Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether (CAS 112-25-4) is a glycol ether solvent also known commercially as Hexylglycol, Hexyl Cellosolve, and 2-Hexoxyethanol. It carries no assigned E-code and is registered under EC number 203-951-1. Its molecular formula is C8H18O2, with HS code 29091990 for customs classification.
In coatings and printing inks, it functions as a coalescing solvent and viscosity modifier, slowing evaporation to improve film formation and flow on substrate surfaces. In industrial cleaning and degreasing formulations, its combined hydrophilic and lipophilic character allows it to solubilise oils, resins, and soils that resist purely aqueous or purely hydrocarbon-based systems.
Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether is supplied as a technical-grade clear liquid and falls under REACH registration requirements for supply within the EU. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers. Buyers should confirm SDS compliance with current CLP classification before formulation use.
In coatings and printing inks, it functions as a coalescing solvent and viscosity modifier, slowing evaporation to improve film formation and flow on substrate surfaces. In industrial cleaning and degreasing formulations, its combined hydrophilic and lipophilic character allows it to solubilise oils, resins, and soils that resist purely aqueous or purely hydrocarbon-based systems.
Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether is supplied as a technical-grade clear liquid and falls under REACH registration requirements for supply within the EU. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers. Buyers should confirm SDS compliance with current CLP classification before formulation use.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -45.1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 208 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.8894 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 98-99°C/0.15mm |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow |
| Form | clear liquid |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and ether, water (9.46 g/L ). |
| Vapor Pressure | 10Pa at 20℃ |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.431 |
| Log P | 1.97 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS05 GHS07 GHS06 GHS08
H
H227H302H311H312H314H315H318H320H371
P
P210P260P262P264P270P280P316P317P321P330P363P403P405P501P264+P265P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P308+P316P332+P317P337+P317P361+P364P362+P364P370+P378P301+P330+P331P302+P361+P354P305+P351+P338P305+P354+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29091990 |
| UN Number | 2922 |
| ADR Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Hexyl Cellosolve2-hexoxyethanolethylene glycol hexyl etherHEXYLGLYCOL3-Oxa-1-nonanol2-hexyloxy-ethano
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