DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOHEXYL ETHER

Formula: C10H22O3
Molecular weight: 190.2799
IUPAC Standard InChI:
InChI=1S/C10H22O3/c1-2-3-4-5-7-12-9-10-13-8-6-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3
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IUPAC Standard InChIKey: GZMAAYIALGURDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. 

Hexyl CARBITOL™ Solvent, like Hexyl CELLOSOLVE™ Solvent, displays a strong
hydrocarbontype solvency. The increased ether functionality of Hexyl CARBITOL Solvent
provides greater solubility with water than Hexyl CELLOSOLVE Solvent.
Hexyl CARBITOL Solvent is a slow evaporating solvent that partitions primarily into the
polymer phase of a waterborne coating and reduces minimum filming temperature. It can be
used with associative thickeners to enhance application properties such as brushability or
roll application in high performance coatings.
Its slow evaporation and excellent solvency characteristics contribute good flow and leveling
to high solids coatings during the drying/ curing cycle. This allows uniform diffusion of the
solvent through the film and maximizes appearance and film properties by reducing the
occurrence of defects due to solvent-pop and air entrapment.

Suggested
Applications
• Coalescing aid in waterborne emulsion or dispersion coatings
• Cleaners for removal of greasy soils
• Metal deco inks
Features • Strong hydrocarbon-type solvency
• Slow evaporation rate
• Promotes uniform diffusion, eliminates solvent-pop and air entrapment

Application    Diethylene glycol mono-n-hexyl ether for synthesis. CAS 112-59-4, chemical formula HO(CH₂)₂O(CH₂)₂O(CH₂)₅CH₃.

Identified uses
Industrial solvent. Distribution of substance, industrial Formulation & (re)packing of substances and
mixtures, industrial Industrial use in coatings. 

Physicochemical Information
Boiling point    260 °C (1013 hPa)
Density    0.93 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit    1.1 - 6.3 %(V)
Flash point    123 °C
Ignition temperature    210 °C
Melting Point    -41 - -39 °C
pH value    5 - 7 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure    <0.01 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility    17 g/l

Hazard Information    Back Directory
[General Description]

Water-white liquid.
[Reactivity Profile]

Ethers, such as DIETHYLENE GLYCOL N-HEXYL ETHER(112-59-4) can act as bases. They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids. The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example. Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.
[Air & Water Reactions]

Ethers tend to form unstable peroxides when exposed to oxygen. Ethyl, isobutyl, ethyl tert-butyl, and ethyl tert-pentyl ether are particularly hazardous in this respect. Ether peroxides can sometimes be observed as clear crystals deposited on containers or along the surface of the liquid.
[Health Hazard]

Exposure can cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat.
[Fire Hazard]

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

A slow evaporating solvent that partitions primarily into the polymer phase of a waterborne coating and reduces minimum filming temperature. It can be used with associative thickeners to enhance application properties such as brushability or roll application in high performance coatings. This product functions as a coalescing aid in waterborne emulsion or dispersion coatings and is used in cleaners to remove greasy soils. Also used in metal deco inks.

Uses:
Cosmetics
Cleaners
Textiles
Waterborne coatings
Cleaning
Printing inks
Silk-screen process
Metal-deco inks
Benefits:
Excellent solvency
Great chemical stability
Compatible with water and a number of organic solvents
Low vapor pressure addressing VOC concerns
Listed on CleanGredients® (max use 1.67%); pre-approved to meet the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Standard
Excellent coalescing aid in waterborne emulsion or dispersion coatings
Limited water-solubility and slow evaporation
Provides good flow and levelling

Unique solvency and solubility
If you’re in search of a glycol ether solvent with greater water solubility, look no further than Hexyl CARBITOL™ Solvent. With characteristic structure of glycol ethers containing ether and alcohol functional groups in the same molecule, it's able to remove both water-soluble and greasy (water-insoluble) soils, this biodegradable solvent provides a unique cleaning power.

The solvency characteristics of Hexyl CARBITOL™ Solvent allow uniform diffusion and reduced defects due to solvent-pop and air entrapment in formulations. The structure of Hexyl CARBITOL™ Solvent provides a unique cleaning power suitable for waterborne coatings, cleaning applications and printing ink applications.

Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether. Acts as a slow evaporating solvent. Provides good flow and leveling. Offers greater solubility with water. Promotes uniform diffusion, eliminates solvent-pop and air entrapment. Reduces minimum film forming temperature. Enhances brushability and roll application in high performance coatings. Used as coalescing aid in waterborne emulsion or dispersion coatings, and in metal deco inks.

Glycol ethers, with the combination of ether, alcohol and hydrocarbon chain in one molecule, provide versatile solvency characteristics with both polar and non-polar properties. The chemical structure of long hydrocarbon chain resist to solubility in water, while ether or alcohol groups introduce the promoted hydrophilic solubility performance. This surfactant-like structure provides the compatibility between water and a number of organic solvents, and the ability to couple unlike phases. Glycol ethers are characterized by their wide range of hydrophilic/hydrophobic balances. glycol ethers are used as diluents and levelling agents in the manufacture of paints and baking finishes. Glycol ether series are used in the manufacture of nitrocellulose and combination lacquers. They are used as an additive in brake fluid. They are formulated for dying textiles and leathers and for insecticides and herbicides. They provides performance in cleaners products with oil-water dispersions. They are used in printing industries as they have a slow evaporation rate. They are used as a fixative for perfumes, germicides, bactericides, insect repellents and antiseptic. They are used as an additive for jet fuel to prevent ice buildup. Thje term of cellosolve refers to ethylene glycol monoethyl ether or a group of glycol ether solvent as below.

Hexyl CARBITOL Solvent offers slow evaporation and excellent solvency characteristics that contribute good flow and leveling to high solids coatings, directly impacting film properties.

Safety profile

Moderately toxic by skin contact route. Mildly toxic by ingestion. An eye and severe skin irritant. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. See also GLYCOL ETHERS.

Diethyleneglycolmonohexylether's Risk Statements:21:Harmful in contact with skin;41:Risk of serious damage to eyes   
Diethyleneglycolmonohexylether's Safety Statements:26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice;36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves;46:If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label;24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Hazard Codes:Xn
WGK Germany:1

Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May cause kidney damage. (Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure) Category 2nIrritating to eyes. (Eye damage/irritation, category 2B)nMay be irritating to mucous membrane and upper respiratory system. (Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation, category 3)
Precautionary statements
Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. (P338)nSkin contact: Immediately wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. (P360)nIngestion: Call a physician or poison control center immediately. If conscious, give water freely. (P310)nStore in a tightly closed container. (P404)nDo not breathe vapor. (P260)nDo not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. (P262)nThis product should only by used by persons trained in the safe handling of hazardous chemicals. (P202)nWash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally. Eye wash and safety equipment should be readily available. (P264)nRespiratory Protection: If workplace exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see TLV/PEL), or a risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate, use of a NIOSH/MSHA approved air supplied respirator is advised. Use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN14387) respirator cartridges in absence of proper environmental control. Always use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Engineering and/or administrative controls should be implemented to reduce exposure.nProtective gloves must be worn to prevent skin contact. (P280)
Transport Information
UN Number :NR
Hazard Class :NR
Packing Group : NR

Description
n-Hexyldiglycoln is a clear mobile,nuetral, slightly hygroscopic liquid with a mild odor,it enters into the typical reaction of alcohols. Its molecular formula is C8H18O2.

Applications
Plastics,Building Material,Pesticide,Textile

Applications:

Coatings

It is used as a coalescent for waterborne latex-based coatings, electrophoretic coating

Ink

It plays an important role in sepcialty printing inks, including the silkscreening process, where its limited water solubility and slow evaporation rate prevent premature settting of the ink

Other Applications     household and industrial cleaners, rust removers, hard surface cleaners, and disinfectants