Propylene glycol monoethyl ether
CAS 1569-02-4
EC 216-374-5
Formula C5H12O2
MW 104.15 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Personal Care & CosmeticsCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersPharmaceuticals & Healthcare Humectant & MoisturizingSolvent & CarrierFlavoring & AcidulantPreservation & BiocideAntioxidant & Stabilizer
Description
Propylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (CAS 1569-02-4), also known commercially as Ethyl Proxitol, ARCOSOLV PE, and Ethoxy Propanol, is a glycol ether solvent belonging to the Alcohols and Glycols category. It carries no assigned E-code and is identified under EC number 216-374-5 with the molecular formula C5H12O2.
In coatings and adhesives formulations, it functions as a coalescing solvent, improving film formation by slowing evaporation and enhancing substrate wetting. In personal care and pharmaceutical applications, it acts as a solvent carrier and skin conditioner, solubilising active ingredients and supporting preservation systems through demonstrated antimicrobial activity.
This material is available as a liquid and is supplied in standard industrial packaging formats. It falls under REACH regulation and is classified under HS code 29094990 for customs purposes. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications against relevant pharmacopoeial or industry standards prior to use.
In coatings and adhesives formulations, it functions as a coalescing solvent, improving film formation by slowing evaporation and enhancing substrate wetting. In personal care and pharmaceutical applications, it acts as a solvent carrier and skin conditioner, solubilising active ingredients and supporting preservation systems through demonstrated antimicrobial activity.
This material is available as a liquid and is supplied in standard industrial packaging formats. It falls under REACH regulation and is classified under HS code 29094990 for customs purposes. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications against relevant pharmacopoeial or industry standards prior to use.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -100 °C |
| Boiling Point | 130 °C |
| Density | 0.894 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 42 °C |
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
| Color | Colorless |
| Odor | Mild |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 10hPa at 23.85℃ |
| Refractive Index | 1.405-1.409 |
| Log P | 0 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS02 GHS07
H
H226H319H320H335H336
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P261P271P280P319P405P501P264+P265P304+P340P337+P317P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29094990 |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
1-ethoxypropan-2-ol1-ethoxy-2-propanol(RS)-1-ethoxy-2-propanolPGMEARCOSOLV PEEthyl ProxitolARCOSOLV(R) PEETHOXY PROPANOL1-ethoxy-2-propano
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