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CARBITOL SOLVENT = 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
EC / List no.: 203-919-7
CAS no.: 111-90-0
Mol. formula: C6H14O3
Carbitol Solvent used to facilitate penetration into fibers and to promote the production of intense, bright shades; it features a high boiling point and low vapor pressure.
Also an important solvent in nongrain-raising wood stains and serves as a component of industrial cleaners.
Textile printing and dyeing processes utilize this product to facilitate penetration into fibers and to promote the production of intense, bright shades.
These characteristics, as well as its high boiling point and low vapor pressure, make it useful for twist setting and yarn and cloth conditioning.
Mineral oil-soap and mineral oilsulfonated oil mixtures require fast-acting mutual solvents.
Small quantities of this product in these mixtures form translucent-to clear dispersions, in contrast to the usual turbid dispersion that indicates incomplete solubility.
Uses:
Cosmetics
Cleaners
Textiles
Benefits:
Excellent solvency
Great chemical stability
Compatible with water and a number of organic solvents
Biodegradibility: Readily
Bleach Stable?: Not Recommended
Boiling Point (°C @760mmHg): 202
CAS#: 111-90-0
Chemical Name: Diethylene glycol mono ethyl ether
Chemistry: EO
CleanGredients?: No
Consumer Products US EPA LVP Exemption: not VOC
Density (25°C) in lb/gal (g/cc): 8.23 (0.986)
EPA Method 24 (ASTM 26886): VOC
Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate=1.0): 0.013
Flash Point, Closed Cup: 102 °C
Freezing Point °F(°C): -65 (-54)
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dD (joules/cm3)1/2: 16.1
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dH (joules/cm3)1/2: 12.2
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dP (joules/cm3)1/2: 9.2
HAPs (Title III Clean Air Act): Yes
Inert Ingredient Use: Non-Food, Pre-harvest (40 CFR 180.920)
Low Vapor Pressure (<0.1 mmHg @20°C): Exempt
Molecular Weight: 134.2 g/mol
Series: E-Series
Solubility in Water (25°C): infinite wt%
Solubility Water in (25°C): infinite wt%
Specific Gravity (25°C): 0.989
Surface Tension (1% actives, 25 °C): 31.8 dynes/cm
US EPA Listing: 40 CFR 180.940
Vapor Pressure (mmHg @ 20°C): 0.09
Viscosity (25°C): 3.6 cP
Carbitol Solvent is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, plant protection products, polishes and waxes, coating products, perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics and personal care products, pharmaceuticals, air care products, hydraulic fluids and inks and toners.
Other release to the environment of Carbitol Solvent is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use, outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids) and indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).
Carbitol Solvent is used in the following products: metal working fluids and laboratory chemicals.
Carbitol Solvent is used in the following areas: scientific research and development, health services and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: textile, leather or fur.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use, outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids) and indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).
Carbitol Solvent is used in the following products: coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, finger paints, inks and toners, laboratory chemicals and washing & cleaning products.
This substance has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and manufacturing of the substance.
Carbitol Solvent is used in the following products: oil and gas exploration or production products, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, finger paints, inks and toners and cosmetics and personal care products.
Carbitol Solvent is used in the following areas: mining and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Carbitol Solvent is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, wood and wood products and pulp, paper and paper products.
Release to the environment of Carbitol Solvent can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites and of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance and formulation of mixtures.
Chemical Properties
Carbitol Solvent is a colorless, stable, hygroscopic liquid of a mild, pleasant odor.
Carbitol Solvent is completely miscible with water, alcohols, ethers, ketones, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, and halogenated hydrocarbons.
Owing to the fact that it contains an ether-alcohol-hydrocarbon group in the molecule, it has the power to dissolve a wide variety of substances such as oils, fats, waxes, dyes, camphor and natural resins like copal resin, kauri, mastic, rosin, sandarac, shellac, as well as several types of synthetic resins.
Carbitol Solvent is used as a solvent in synthetic resin coating compositions, and in lacquers, where high-boiling solvents are desired.
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether appears as a colorless, slightly viscous liquid with a mild pleasant odor. Flash point near 190°F. Used to make soaps, dyes, and other chemicals.
Carbitol Solvent is a primary alcohol that is ethanol substituted by a 2-ethoxyethoxy group at position 2.
Carbitol Solvent has a role as a protic solvent.
Carbitol Solvent is a diether, a primary alcohol and a hydroxypolyether.
Carbitol Solvent derives from a diethylene glycol.
Carbitol Solvent appears as a colorless, slightly viscous liquid with a mild pleasant odor.
Flash point near 190°F.
Used to make soaps, dyes, and other chemicals.
Use and Manufacturing
Household & Commercial/Institutional Products
• Auto Products
• Commercial / Institutional
• Home Maintenance
• Inside the Home
• Personal Care
• Pet Care
Uses of Carbitol Solvent
• Agent for soaking up liquid
• General adhesives and binding agents for a variety of uses
• Adhesion of molecules to a surface
• Relating to agricultural, including the raising and farming of animals and growing of crops
• Air cleaners and anti-odor agents, air purifiers, air conditioners, air filters, general air care products
• Antifreezing agents, or de-icing products
• General term which includes clothes, shoes, backpacks/purses/luggage, jewelry, pet apparel, etc
• Shoes, shoe care products, etc.
• Drawing supplies
• Various types of paint for various uses
• Relatived to the maintenance and repair of automobiles, products for cleaning and caring for automobiles (auto shampoo, polish/wax, undercarriage treatment, brake grease)
• Related to food and beverage service activities
• Binding agents, used in paint, sand, etc
• Related to the building or construction process for buildings or boats (includes activities such as plumbing and electrical work, bricklaying, etc)
• Various types of paint for various uses
• Related to the building or repair of ships, pleasure boats, or sporting boats
• Bricks or related to bricklaying/masonry
• Materials used in the building process, such as flooring, insulation, caulk, tile, wood, glass, etc.
• Fillers for paints, textiles, plastics, etc
• Flooring materials (carpets, wood, vinyl flooring), or related to flooring such as wax or polish for floors
• Insulating materials to protect from noise, cold, etc (such as used in homes or buildings), insulating materials related to electricity
• Wall construction materials, or wall coverings
• Catalyst
• Modifier used for chemical, when chemical is used in a laboratory
• Related to all forms of cleaning/washing, including cleaning products used in the home, laundry detergents, soaps, de-greasers, spot removers, etc
• Used on windows (e.g. cleaning agents for windows)
• Related to carpets/rugs, the manufacturing of carpets, carpet detergents
• Detergents with wide variety of applications
• Products or chemicals found or used in drycleaning establishments
• Flooring materials (carpets, wood, vinyl flooring), or related to flooring such as wax or polish for floors
• Related to the raising of fur animals, or fur products (such as fur apparel)
• Furniture, or the manufacturing of furniture (can include chairs and tables, and more general furniture such as mattresses, patio furniture, etc.)
• Glass or glass products (e.g. glass cleaning products), or the manufacture of glass
• Consumer use home grills, for outdoor use, or grill cleaning products
• Laundry products (such as cleaning/washing agents), or laundry facilities
• Stain and spot removers
• General term for pet related products, pet food, cleaning of pets, etc
• Stoves (indoor or outdoor), stove cleaning products
• Textiles used for clothing or furniture upholstery, processes related to textiles (e.g. softeners, antiwrinkle agents), or the processing/manufacturing of textiles
• Detergents with wide variety of applications
• Used on windows (e.g. cleaning agents for windows)
• Detergents with wide variety of application
• Drug product, or related to the manufacturing of drugs; modified by veterinary, animal
• Pharmaceutical related
• Veterinary activities or veterinary drugs
• General term for pet related products, pet food, cleaning of pets, etc
• Desiccators, siccatives, drying agents
• Laundry products (such as cleaning/washing agents), or laundry facilities
• Related to food production (restaurants, catering, etc)
• Related to food and beverage service activities
• Laundry products (such as cleaning/washing agents), or laundry facilities
• Fillers for paints, textiles, plastics, etc
• Fixatives or fixing agents
• Includes antifoaming agents, coagulating agents, dispersion agents, emulsifiers, flotation agents, foaming agents, viscosity adjustors, etc
• Includes food packaging, paper plates, cutlery, small appliances such as roasters, etc.; does not include facilities that manufacture food
• Related to food and beverage service activities
• General fuels, fuel additives, motor/automotive fuels
• Impregnation materials and impregnation agents for various prodcts (wood, oils, grease, paper)
• Leather products, and products/chemicals used in the process of tanning and dressing leather
• Related to the manufcturing of pulp or paper products, or paper products in general
• Textiles used for clothing or furniture upholstery, processes related to textiles (e.g. softeners, antiwrinkle agents), or the processing/manufacturing of textiles
• Wood used as a building material, wood preservatives
• Related to all forms of cleaning/washing, including cleaning products used in the home, laundry detergents, soaps, de-greasers, spot removers, etc; modifiers included when specific information is known, such as drycleaning, laundry, soap, window/floor, etc
• Fragrances or odor agents, can be used in home products (cleaners, laundry products, air fresheners) or similar industrial products;
• Generic lubricants, lubricants for engines, brake fluids, oils, etc (does not include personal care lubricants)
• Materials used in the building process, such as flooring, insulation, caulk, tile, wood, glass, etc.
• Wood used as a building material, wood preservatives
• Chemicals in cigarettes, or tobacco related products, or related to the manufacturing of tobacco products
• Detergents with wide variety of applications
• Related to metals - manufacturing of metals, casting of metals, production of metals, surface treatment of metals, etc
• Related to electrical work (such as wiring of a building), electric current insulation materials, or other electrical components
• Related to computers or the manufacturing of computers
• Related to manufacturing for export
• Furniture, or the manufacturing of furniture (can include chairs and tables, and more general furniture such as mattresses, patio furniture, etc.)
• Leather products, and products/chemicals used in the process of tanning and dressing leather
• Sub-category of apparel, including backpacks, purses, and luggage
• Manufacturing of or related to machinery, for production of cement or food, air/spacescraft machinery, electrical machinery, etc
• Crude oil, crude petroleum, refined oil products, fuel oils, drilling oils
• Plastic products, industry for plastics, manufacturing of plastics, plastic additives
Solvent for dyes, nitrocellulose, and resins; mutual solvent for mineral-oil-soap and mineral-oil-sulfonated-oil mixtures; nonaqueous stains for wood, for setting the twist and conditioning yarns and cloth; textile printing, textile soaps, lacquers, organic synthesis; brake fluid diluent.
Industry Uses
• Dyes
• Intermediates
• Processing aids, not otherwise listed
• Solvents (for cleaning and degreasing)
• Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)
Consumer Uses
• Carbitol is used as a chemical intermediate
• Cleaning and furnishing care products
• Denaturant. Processing solvent
• Paints and coatings
Methods of Manufacturing
Carbitol Solvents are usually produced by reaction of ethylene oxide with the appropriate alcohol.
A mixture of homologues is obtained ...
The glycol monoethers can be converted to diethers by alkylation with common alkylating agents, such as dimethyl sulfate or alkyl halides ( Williamson synthesis).
Glycol dimethyl ethers are formed by treatment of dimethyl ether with ethylene oxide.
General Manufacturing Information
Industry Processing Sectors
• All other basic organic chemical manufacturing
• Paint and coating manufacturing
• Petrochemical manufacturing
Temperature, pressure, mole ratios of reactants and catalysts are chosen to yield the desired product mix.
High ratios of ethylene oxide to alcohol are used to favor production of monoethers of diethylene glycol.
CARBITOL Solvent by Dow Chemical is diethylene glycol monoethyl ether.
Acts as a fast-acting solvent for non-grain-raising wood stains and coatings and carrier solvent for textile dyeing and printing.
Possesses high boiling point and low vapor pressure.
CARBITOL Solvent promotes uniform dispersion.
CARBITOL Solvent is an important solvent in nongrain-raising wood stains and serves as a component of industrial cleaners.
Textile printing and dyeing processes utilize CARBITOL Solvent to facilitate penetration into fibers and to promote the production of intense, bright shades.
These characteristics, as well as its high boiling point and low vapor pressure, make it useful for twist setting and yarn and cloth conditioning.
Mineral oil-soap and mineral oilsulfonated oil mixtures require fast-acting mutual solvents.
Small quantities of CARBITOL Solvent in these mixtures form translucent-to clear dispersions, in contrast to the usual turbid dispersion that indicates incomplete solubility.
CARBITOL Solvent is a very polar, slow evaporating, water miscible solvent with a low odor.
CARBITOL Solvent is an active solvent for cellulose acetate butyrate, nitrocellulose, epoxy resins, and other coating materials.
CARBITOL Solvent is used as a coalescent in latex paints and floor polishes, and as penetrating solvent in wood stains.
CARBITOL Solvent is widely used as a solvent in coating applications such as latex paint and wood stains and is a component of many industrial cleaners.
Textile uses for CARBITOL Solvent include dye and printing ink solvent, yarn and cloth conditioning.
CARBITOL Solvent is a medium boiling, colorless stable liquid having a mild odor.
CARBITOL Solvent is a completely miscible with water and organic liquid.
CARBITOL Solvent is used as a solvent in nitrocellulose and ethyl cellulose lacquers due to its pleasant odor.
Features
High boiling point
Low vapor pressure
Promotes uniform dispersion; translucent to clear
Promotes the production of intense, bright shades for textiles
Fast-acting mutual solvents
Applications
Carbitol Solvent is used as a solvent in a variety of applications, such as:
Printing and textile dyeing
Household and industrial cleaners
Wood stains and coatings
Mineral oil-soap and mineral oil-sulfonated oil mixtur
Applications
CARBITOL Solvent has low setting point and low viscocity at low temperature so it is used in manufacturing brake fluid.
CARBITOL Solvent is used as a flow and gloss promoter in paint industries, in production of printing ink and as a cleaner in offset printing.
Also used in textile as a solvent for dyestuff in the printing and dying of fiber & fabrics, in the production & wood preservaties.
IUPAC NAMES:
2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethan-1-ol
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
2-(2ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
DEGEE
diethylene glycol ethyl ether
Diethylene glycol ethyl ether, Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, Ethyldiglycol
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYLETHER
Diethylenglycolmonoethylether
Ethanol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy) -
Ethanol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)-
ethyldiglycol
SYNONYMS:
2,2’-oxybis-ethanomonoethylether
-2-Ethoxyethoxy
3,6-Dioxa-1-octanol
3,6-Dioxa-1-oktanol
3,6-Dioxaoctan-1-ol
3-Oxapentane-1,5-diolethylether
aethyldiaethylenglycol
Carbitol cellosolve
Carbitol low gravity
Carbitol solvent
carbitolcellosolve
carbitolsolvent
DEGEE
Diethoxol
ethermonoethyliquedudiethyleneglycol
Ethyl diethylene glycol
Ethyl Di-Icinol
ethyldiethyleneglycol
Ethylene diglycol monoethyl ether
ethylenediglycolmonoethylether
Karbitol
Losungsmittel apv
losungsmittelapv
Monoethyl ether of diethylene glycol
monoethyletherofdiethyleneglycol
O-Ethyldigol
pm1799
Poly-Solv DE
Poly-solv DE ethanol, 2,2'-oxybis-, monoethyl ether
poly-solvde
Solvent APV Spec
Solvolsol
Transcutol
Carbitol 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER FOR SY
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether ,99%
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether,2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, CARBITOL, Diethylene glycol ethyl ether, Ethyldiglycol
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, synthesis grade
Di(ethylene glycol) ethyl ether,2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, CARBITOL, Diethylene glycol ethyl ether, Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, Ethyldiglycol
2(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, pure, 98+%
2(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, 98+%, pure
2(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, 98+% 1LT
DE Solvent
ETHOXY DIGLYCOL
ETHOXYETHOXYETHANOL
ETHYL CARBITOL
ETHYL DIGOL
ETHYL DIGLYCOL
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
DI(ETHYLENE GLYCOL)ETHYL ETHER
DIGLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
CARBITOL(R)
CARBITOL SOLUTION
CARBITOL(TM)
Carbit0l
CARBITOL
2-(2-ETHOXYETHOXY)ETHANOL
DECS
