1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is a clear liquid that has a characteristic ether-like smell.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol has the formula C5H12O2 and is miscible with water, is hygroscopic, and also provides good solvency for a wide variety of substances, including inks and adhesives.
CAS Number: 1569-02-4
EC Number: 216-374-5
IUPAC Name: 1-ethoxypropan-2-ol
Chemical Formula: C5H12O2
Other names: 1-Ethoxy-2-propanol, 1569-02-4, 1-Ethoxypropan-2-ol, Propylene glycol monoethyl ether, 2-PROPANOL, 1-ETHOXY-, Propylene glycol ethyl ether, 1-ethoxy-propan-2-ol, NSC 2404, EINECS 216-374-5, BRN 1732213, NSC2404, MFCD00067050, DSSTox_CID_4283, EC 216-374-5, DSSTox_RID_79670, DSSTox_GSID_41267, SCHEMBL15671, propyleneglycol monoethyl ether, WLN: QY1&1O2, CHEMBL3188294, DTXSID1041267, 1-Ethoxy-2-propanol, >=95%, 1-Ethoxy-2-propanol, AldrichCPR, NSC-2404, Tox21_301831, AKOS006039439, MCULE-6224339526, NCGC00255623-01, LS-13093, E0446, Z3515, Q27288224, Propylene glycol ethyl ether, 2-Propanol, 1-ethoxy-, [ChemIDplus] Propylene glycol monoethyl ether, 1-Ethoxy-2-hydroxypropane, 2-Ethoxy-1-methylethanol, 1-Ethoxypropan-2-ol, Monopropylene glycol ethyl ether, Propylene glycol 1-ethyl ether alpha-Propylene glycol monoethyl ether, [CHEMINFO] UN1993, (2R)-1-Ethoxy-2-propanol, (R)-propylene glycol ethyl ether, 2-Propanol, 1-ethoxy-, (2R)-, 609847-69-0, (2R)-1-ethoxypropan-2-ol, (2S)-1-ethoxypropan-2-ol, 1569-02-4, 216-374-5, MFCD24250543, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ETHYL ETHER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ETHYL ETHER, (R)-, UNII-ROT9EQO32E
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is a colourless, hygroscopic solvent with a volatility, viscosity and solvent power similar to those of ethylene oxide-based glycol ethers.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is clear, hygroscopic liquid with a sweet, mild, ether-like odor.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol belongs to the group of glycol ethers and consist of a propanol and an ethyl ether part.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol has a pleasant ether-like odor and is completely miscible with water and a number of organic solvents.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol has a specific gravity of 0.895 and a flash point of 40.5oC (Closed cup).
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is transported by marine, rail, and road, primarily in bulk, but can also be transported as a packed product.
When being transported 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol should be in carbon steel or stainless steel vessels which should be tightly closed and properly vented.
USES and APPLICATIONS of 1-ETHOXY-2-PROPANOL:
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is used in coatings, inks, photoresists, etc.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is also used as fuel antifreeze, extractant, non-ferrous metal ore dressing agent, etc.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is used as a solvent, dispersant or diluent. Used in coatings, inks, printing and dyeing, pesticides, cellulose, acrylate and other industries.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is used in the manufacture of lacquers, paints, leather finishes, wood stains, furniture polishes, inks, and cleaning products.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is also used as an antifreeze, an extractant in the pharmaceutical industry, a solvent to regulate flow, and in agricultural, nail care, and adhesive products;
1-Ethoxy-2-propanol is used as a solvent for a wide variety of resins such as epoxies, acrylic, alkyds, polyesters, nitrocellulose, and polyurethanes.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is also used in the surface coating and printing industries, thereby 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol regulate the flow, levelling, and coalescence of both surface coatings.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol acts as an intermediate in the production of agro-chemicals and de-icing, and anti-icing formulations.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol finds application as to make cleaning products, as grease and paint remover.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is used as a solvent, dispersant or diluent.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is used in paint, ink, printing and dyeing, pesticide, cellulose, acrylate and other industries.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is also used as fuel antifreeze agent, cleaning agent, extractant, non-ferrous metal beneficiation agent, etc.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is used in coatings, inks, photosensitive adhesives, etc.
Solvents for paints, pesticides, inks, dyes.
These are used to produce paints, varnishes, leather sealants, wood stains, furniture polishes, inks, polyglycol ethers and cleaning products.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol serves as antifreeze, solvents and extractants.
Furthermore, 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol can serve as additives in adhesives, agrochemicals and nail care products.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol has excellent solvency for a wide variety of substances including resins, inks, and adhesives.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol can be used as a replacement for ethylene glycol (E-series) ethers and acetates.
Coatings:
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol provides good solvency for a wide variety of resins including acrylic, epoxy, alkyd, polyester, nitrocellulose and polyurethane.
Cleaners:
A low order of surface tension reduction, and fast evaporation are some of the benefits of using 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol in cleaning formulations.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol also provides good solvency for polar and non-polar materials.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol also provides low toxicity and this is another property which is valued by the users.
Other Applications:
The properties listed also support the use of 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol in electronics, ink, textile and adhesive products.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is used in a range of industrial, professional, and consumer applications as 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol provides good solvency due to 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanols’ bi-functional nature.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is miscible with both polar and non-polar substances and is an effective solvent for a wide variety of resins, which include epoxies, acrylic, alkyds, polyesters, nitrocellulose, and polyurethanes.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is employed mainly in the surface coating and printing industries as 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol can regulate the flow, levelling, and coalescence of both surface coatings (including water-based paints), and of flexographic printing inks.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is also utilised as a chemical intermediate in the production of agro-chemicals and in the production of de-icing/anti-icing formulations.
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is also utilised in the cleaning industry where 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol provides cleaning formulations with surface tension reduction, a fast evaporation rate, and low toxicity.
New markets may open up for 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol as 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol can provide a solvent power, viscosity, and volatility that is similar to the ethylene oxide-based glycol ethers which are now facing some pressure from air and workplace regulations around the world.
HOW IS 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol PRODUCED?
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is a member of the Propylene Glycol Ether family.
These 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol are formed from the base catalysed reaction of propylene oxide with alcohols.
METHODS of MANUFACTURING of 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol:
Propylene oxide and ethanol in the presence of catalyst for reaction, the reaction products derived by distillation.
Refining method:
Fractionation refining.
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
Appearance Form: liquid
Odor: No data available
Odor Threshold: No data available
Flash point: 38,5 °C
Molecular Weight: 104.15
XLogP3-AA: 0.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 3
Exact Mass: 104.083729621
Monoisotopic Mass: 104.083729621
Topological Polar Surface Area: 29.5 Ų
Heavy Atom Count: 7
Complexity: 37.1
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25 °C: 36.6
FIRST AID MEASURES of 1-ETHOXY-2-PROPANOL:
Description of first-aid measures:
General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
Call in physician.
In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact:
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed:
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of 1-ETHOXY-2-PROPANOL:
Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Take up with liquid-absorbent material.
Dispose of properly.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of 1-ETHOXY-2-PROPANOL:
Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of 1-ETHOXY-2-PROPANOL:
Control parameters:
Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
Exposure controls:
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection:
Use safety glasses
Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of 1-ETHOXY-2-PROPANOL:
Precautions for safe handling:
Advice on safe handling:
Work under hood.
Hygiene measures
Change contaminated clothing.
Wash hands after working with substance.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Storage stability:
Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8 °C
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of 1-ETHOXY-2-PROPANOL:
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available