Arcosolv PE is propylene glycol (mono) ethyl ether.
Arcosolv PE is a colorless, combustible liquid.
Has a pleasant ether-like odor, completely miscible with water and a number of organic solvents.
CAS Number: 1569-02-4
EC Number: 216-374-5
IUPAC Name: 1-ethoxypropan-2-ol
Chemical Formula: C5H12O2
Other names: Propylene Glycol Ether, Arcosolv PE, Ethyl Proxitol, Propylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, 1-ethoxy-2-propanol, 1-ethoxypropan-2-ol, Ethoxypropanol, Glycol Ether PE, 1-ethoxypropan-2-ol, 2-propanol, 1-ethoxy-, propylene glycol ethyl ether, 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, CAS-1569-02-4, E0446, Z3515, Q27288224
Provides good solvency for a wide variety of resins including acrylic, epoxies, alkyds, polyesters, nitrocellulose and polyurethanes.
Arcosolv PE is a good substitute for E-series solvents particularly EM (ethylene glycol mono methyl ether) and EE (ethylene glycol ethyl ether).
Blends of Arcosolv PE can be used when replacing one of the slower evaporating E-series ethers.
Arcosolv PE (also known as propylene glycol ether; ethyl proxitol; and propylene glycol monoethyl ether) is a clear liquid that has a characteristic ether-like odour.
Arcosolv PE has the formula C5H12O2 and it is miscible with water, is hygroscopic, and Arcosolv PE also provides good solvency for a wide variety of substances, including resins, inks, and adhesives.
Mid-to slow evaporating solvent.
Has 100% water solubility and is ideally suited as a coupling agent in a wide range of solvent systems.
Has a higher flash point making Arcosolv PE easier to handle, store, and ship.
Arcosolv PE is a combustible liquid with low toxicity.
Arcosolv PE has a pleasant ether-like odor and is completely miscible with water and a number of organic solvents.
Arcosolv PE has excellent solvency for a wide variety of substances including resins, inks, and adhesives.
Arcosolv PE is a clear liquid with a characteristic ether-like odour. It is hygroscopic and miscible with water.
The reaction of one mole of an alcohol with one, two, or three moles of propylene oxide produces Arcosolv PE.
Arcosolv PE use comparable handling procedures that are similar with other common industrial solvents.
Arcosolv PE can be stored in carbon steel containers.
Ethoxy Propanol is also known as Arcosolv PE, Ethyl Proxitol, Propylene Glycol Ether and Propylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether.
The ether presents itself in a fluid state and has an ether-like smell. Arcosolv PE is a solvent for various materials, as Arcosolv PE is miscible with water and is hygroscopic.
The formula for Arcosolv PE is C5H12O2.
Arcosolv PE (also known as propylene glycol ether; Arcosolv PE; ethyl proxitol; and propylene glycol monoethyl ether) is a clear liquid that has a characteristic ether-like odour.
Arcosolv PE has the formula C5H12O2 and Arcosolv PE is miscible with water, is hygroscopic, and Arcosolv PE also provides good solvency for a wide variety of substances, including resins, inks, and adhesives.
Arcosolv PE are organic compounds produced from the reaction of propylene oxide with alcohols that are base catalysed.
Alcohols include but are not limited to methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, and phenol.
Higher Arcosolv PE can be produced from the subsequent reactions with additional propylene oxides.
Arcosolv PE are commonly used as coupling agents in paints and as solvents and are also materials for producing coatings, resins, inks, and cleaners.
Compared to ethylene glycol ethers, Arcosolv PE offer coupling advantages, low toxicity, increased electrolyte solubility, and excellent wetting ability.
Arcosolv PE have safer metabolic activities compared to ethylene glycol ethers.
USES and APPLICATIONS of ARCOSOLV PE:
Arcosolv PE can be used as a replacement for ethylene glycol (E-series) ethers and acetates.
Coatings:
Arcosolv PE good solvency for a wide variety of resins including acrylic, epoxy, alkyd, polyester, nitrocellulose and polyurethane.
Cleaners:
A low order of toxicity, surface tension reduction, and fast evaporation are some of the benefits of using Arcosolv PE in cleaning formulations.
Arcosolv PE also provides good solvency for polar and non-polar materials.
Arcosolv PE is used in a range of industrial, professional, and consumer applications as Arcosolv PE provides good solvency due to its’ bi-functional nature.
Arcosolv PE 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.
Arcosolv PE also provides low toxicity and this is another property which is valued by the users.
Arcosolv PE is employed mainly in the surface coating and printing industries as Arcosolv PE can regulate the flow, levelling, and coalescence of both surface coatings (including water-based paints), and of flexographic printing inks.
Arcosolv PE is also utilised as a chemical intermediate in the production of agro-chemicals and in the production of de-icing/anti-icing formulations.
Arcosolv PE is also utilised in the cleaning industry where it provides cleaning formulations with surface tension reduction, a fast evaporation rate, and low toxicity.
Arcosolv PE is used Adhesives, Agriculture, Cleaners, Coatings, Glycol, Glycol Ether, Inks, Intermediates, Paints, Resins, Sealants, Solvents
Useful building block for synthesis.
Arcosolv PE may be used in the preparation of 1-ethoxy-2-bromopropane using phosphorus tribromide.
Arcosolv PE is fast-evaporating, water miscible solvent used for paints, coatings, cleaners, inks, textiles, adhesives and a variety of other applications.
Arcosolv PE is compatible with a wide variety of resins including acrylic, epoxy, alkyd, polyester, nitrocellulose and polyurethane.
Arcosolv PE is used Adhesives, AgroChemicals, Cleaning, Paint, Textile
Arcosolv PE is used Floor Cleaner, Grease Cleaner, Ink Solvent, Metal Cleaner, Paint Solvent, Paint Stripper, Resins, Wax Strippers
Arcosolv PE are mostly used as solvents.
Arcosolv PE are mostly used in degreasers, cleaners, aerosol paints and adhesives.
Arcosolv PE are often found in pharmaceuticals, sunscreens, cosmetics, inks, dyes and water-based paints.
Arcosolv PE is used Food and Beverage Processing, Food Service and Kitchen Hygiene, Institutional Cleaning and Sanitation, Industrial Cleaning
Arcosolv PE is mostly used in the coating of surfaces and the printing industry.
Arcosolv PE can balance the flow, coalescence, and levelling, making the compound perfect for flexographic printing inks and surface coating and water-based paints.
One of the largest application areas of Arcosolv PE is the protective coatings.
Arcosolv PE is used Coatings formulators, resin manufacturers, and coating applicators apply these in protective coatings for applications in industry, automotive, and in architecture.
Arcosolv PE are also used in cleaning since they provide an extensive combination of basic physical and performance properties for formulations in cleaning.
Arcosolv PE are also used as high-performance industrial solvents for paints, inks, and other various applications.
New product development and reformulations have used Arcosolv PE as solvents.
Arcosolv PE can be used for different applications that other glycol ethers may not be used for the same purpose.
Arcosolv PE provide good solvency for a various resins that include epoxies, acrylic, alkyds, polyesters, nitrocellulose, and polyurethanes.
Arcosolv PE are also used in the manufacture of laminates and in semiconductor processes that are used to make circuit boards in the electronics industry.
Arcosolv PE also provides good solvency for a wide variety of substances, including resins, inks and adhesives.
Arcosolv PE is used mainly in the surface coating and printing industries as Arcosolv PE can regulate the flow, levelling and coalescence of both surface coatings (including water-based paints) and flexographic printing inks.
Arcosolv PE is used Resins, Inks, Adhesives, Surface coatings including water-based paints, Flexographic printing inks
Arcosolv PE is used Chemical processing, Ink and printing, Paint and surface coating, Industrial solvents and chemicals
Arcosolv PE is used as a solvent for a wide variety of resins such as epoxies, acrylic, alkyds, polyesters, nitrocellulose, and polyurethanes.
Arcosolv PE is also used in the surface coating and printing industries, thereby Arcosolv PE regulate the flow, levelling, and coalescence of both surface coatings.
Arcosolv PE acts as an intermediate in the production of agro-chemicals and de-icing, and anti-icing formulations.
Arcosolv PE finds application as to make cleaning products, as grease and paint remover.
The properties listed also support the use of Arcosolv PE in electronics, ink, textile and adhesive products.
Arcosolv PE can be used as a replacement for ethylene glycol (E-series) ethers and acetates.
Often incorporated into latex emulsion coatings; can be used to prevent shocking (coagulation of emulsion) when hydrophobic solvents are used.
Arcosolv PE's hydrophilic nature makes Arcosolv PE an ideal coupling aid in water reducible coatings, and cleaning applications.
Arcosolv PE is used with cleaners because they offer an extensive combination of basic physical and performance properties for cleaning formulations.
The intermediate evaporation rate allow Arcosolv PE to be used in a potentially wider range of systems than many other solvents.
Arcosolv PE is used Cleaners, Resins, Coating formulation and application, Industrial, automotive and architectural coatings
Arcosolv PE are used in a variety of applications including: Coatings, Automotive, Industrial Maintenance, Architectural, Aerospace, Speciality Paints, Cleaners & Inks, All-Purpose, Oven, Industrial, Household, Flexographic.
Arcosolv PE is used Screen Printing, Electronics, Copper Clad Laminating, Laminates, Photoresistors, Adhesives, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Industrial Processes, Oil Field Chemicals, Mining Chemicals, Agricultural Chemicals, Textile & Leather Dyes.
Arcosolv PE is used in inks applications.
Acts as a solvent.
BENEFITS of ARCOSOLV PE:
Versatile
Wide range of applications
Extensive combination of physical and performance properties
Coatings:
Arcosolv PE provides good solvency for a wide variety of resins including acrylic, epoxy, alkyd, polyester, nitrocellulose and polyurethane.
Cleaners:
A low order of toxicity, surface tension reduction, and fast evaporation are some of the benefits of using Arcosolv PE in cleaning formulations.
Arcosolv PE also provides good solvency for polar and non-polar materials.
WHY IS ARCOSOLV PE ADDED TO COSMETICS:
Arcosolv PE is a preservative used in many cosmetics and personal care products.
You may have a cabinet full of products containing this ingredient in your home, whether you know it or not.
Chemically, phenoxyethanol is known as a glycol ether, or in other words, a solvent.
Arcosolv PE is described as “an oily, slightly sticky liquid with a faint rose-like scent.”
You likely come into contact with this chemical on a regular basis.
Many mainstream and boutique cosmetics products contain Arcosolv PE.
Arcosolv PE is often used as a preservative or stabilizer for other ingredients that might otherwise deteriorate, spoil, or become less effective too quickly.
Arcosolv PE is also used in other industries, including in vaccines and textiles.
Arcosolv PE can be found as an ingredient in a wide variety of cosmetics and hygiene products, including:
perfume
foundation
blush
lipstick
soaps
hand sanitizer
ultrasound gel, and more.
In perfumes, fragrances, soaps, and cleansers, Arcosolv PE works as a stabilizer.
In other cosmetics, Arcosolv PE is used as an antibacterial and/or a preservative to prevent products from losing their potency or spoiling.
When combined with another chemical, some evidence indicates that Arcosolv PE is effective at reducing acne.
Manufacturers who want to avoid using parabens, which have recently lost favor among health-conscious consumers, might use Arcosolv PE in their products as a substitute.
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
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
Appearance Form: liquid
Odor: No data available
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point: < -70 °C at 1.013,25 hPa
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 130,5 - 134,5 °C at 1.013 hPa
Flash point: 38,5 °C
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): Flammable aerosol.
Vapor pressure: 10 - 14 hPa at 34 - 56 °C
Vapor density: No data available
Density: 0,898 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Relative density: No data available
Water solubility: No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water log Pow: < 1 at 20 °C
Autoignition temperature: 287 °C at 101,3 hPa
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity Viscosity, kinematic: 2,469 mm2/s at 20 °C
Viscosity, dynamic: 2,21 mPa.s at 20 °C
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: No data available
FIRST AID MEASURES of ARCOSOLV PE:
General advice
Consult a physician.
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
In case of skin contact:
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Remove contact lenses.
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of ARCOSOLV PE:
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.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of ARCOSOLV PE:
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.
Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of ARCOSOLV PE:
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 ARCOSOLV PE:
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 ARCOSOLV PE:
Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).