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ETHOXY PROPANOL

CAS NO.: 1569-02-4
EC/LIST NO.: 216-374-5

Ethoxy Propanol (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.
Ethoxy Propanol has the formula C5H12O2 and it is miscible with water, is hygroscopic, and it also provides good solvency for a wide variety of substances, including resins, inks, and adhesives.

Ethoxy Propanol is a member of the Propylene Glycol Ether family.
These Propylene glycol ethers are formed from the base catalysed reaction of propylene oxide with alcohols.

Ethoxy Propanol has a specific gravity of 0.895 and a flash point of 40.5oC (Closed cup).
This low flash point means Ethoxy Propanol is regarded as Flammable and is classified as Dangerous goods class 3 and in pack group III.

Ethoxy Propanol is transported by marine, rail, and road, primarily in bulk, but can also be transported as a packed product.
When being transported it should be in carbon steel or stainless steel vessels which should be tightly closed and properly vented.
The vessels should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area that is away from all ignition sources.

Ethoxy propanol is arcosolv PE, ethyl proxitol, and propylene glycol monoethyl ether.
Ethoxy Propanol is a clear liquid with a characteristic ether-like odour.
Ethoxy Propanol is hygroscopic and miscible with water.
Ethoxy Propanol also provides good solvency for a wide variety of substances, including resins, inks and adhesives.

Ethoxy propanol is used mainly in the surface coating and printing industries as it can regulate the flow, levelling and coalescence of both surface coatings (including water-based paints) and flexographic printing inks.

Ethoxy Propanol is used as a solvent for a wide variety of resins such as epoxies, acrylic, alkyds, polyesters, nitrocellulose, and polyurethanes.
Ethoxy Propanol is also used in the surface coating and printing industries, thereby it regulate the flow, levelling, and coalescence of both surface coatings.
Ethoxy Propanol acts as an intermediate in the production of agro-chemicals and de-icing, and anti-icing formulations.
Ethoxy Propanol finds application as to make cleaning products, as grease and paint remover.

Ethoxy Propanol (also known as propylene glycol ether; Arcosolv PE; propylene glycol monoethyl ether and ethyl proxitol; and ) is a clear liquid that has a characteristic ether-like smell.
Ethoxy 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.

Ethoxy Propanol is a clear liquid that has a characteristic ether-like odor.
Ethoxy Propanol is miscible with water, is hygroscopic, and it also provides good solvency for a wide variety of substances, including resins, inks, and adhesives.

Ethoxy Propanol (PGEE) and 1-ethoxy-2-propyl acetate (PGEEA) derive from the basic structure of propylene glycol ethers with a secondary hydroxyl group.
Unlike the unsubstituted ethylene and propylene glycols which have a primary hydroxyl group, 1-alkoxy-2-propanols form no alkoxycarboxylic acids, which are regarded as toxic glycol ether metabolites.
One particular problem from an occupational-medical and toxicological point of view is found in the impurities in the 1-alkoxy-2-propanols of a technical origin caused by 2-alkoxy-1-propanols, which are converted to alkoxypropionic acids.

Ethoxy Propanol / Propylene Glycol Ethyl Ether / 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol is a combustible liquid with low toxicity.
Ethoxy Propanol has a pleasant ether-like odor and is completely miscible with water and a number of organic solvents.
Ethoxy Propanol has excellent solvency for a wide variety of substances including resins, inks, and adhesives.
Ethoxy Propanol / Propylene Glycol Ethyl Ether / 1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol can be used as a replacement for ethylene glycol (E-series) ethers and acetates.

Chemicals Formula   :C5H12O2
Appearance   :Colourless Liquid
Purity, %   :99,9
Density (Kg/Lt)   :0,896
Flash Point, °C   :40 °C
Boiling Point, °C   :130 - 136 °C
Acidity, %   :0,001
Molecular Weight   :104,15

Used in the manufacture of lacquers, paints, leather finishes, wood stains, furniture polishes, inks, and cleaning products;
Also used as an antifreeze, an extractant in the pharmaceutical industry, a solvent to regulate flow, and in agricultural, nail care, and adhesive products;

Ethoxy Propanol is used in a range of industrial, professional, and consumer applications as it provides good solvency due to its’ bi-functional nature.
Ethoxy 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.
Ethoxy Propanol also provides low toxicity and this is another property which is valued by the users.

Ethoxy Propanol is employed mainly in the surface coating and printing industries as it can regulate the flow, levelling, and coalescence of both surface coatings (including water-based paints), and of flexographic printing inks.
Ethoxy Propanol is also utilised as a chemical intermediate in the production of agro-chemicals and in the production of de-icing/anti-icing formulations.

Ethoxy Propanol is also utilised in the cleaning industry where it provides cleaning formulations with surface tension reduction, a fast evaporation rate, and low toxicity.

New markets may open up for Ethoxy Propanol as it 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.
Ethoxy propanol can provide higher workplace exposure limits and, at present, is not listed as a HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutant) by the US Federal Government Clean Air Act.

IUPAC NAME:

1-Ethoxy-2-propanol

1-ethoxy-2-propanol

1-ethoxy-2-propanol; propylene glycol monoethyl ether

1-ethoxypropam-2-ol

1-ETHOXYPROPAN-2-OL

1-Ethoxypropan-2-ol

1-ethoxypropan-2-ol

1-ethoxypropan-2-ol; 2PG1EE; 1-ethoxy-2-propanol; propylene glycol monoethyl ether;

SYNONYMS:

2R)-1-Ethoxy-2-propanol [ACD/IUPAC Name]
(2R)-1-Ethoxy-2-propanol [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
(2R)-1-Éthoxy-2-propanol [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
(R)-propylene glycol ethyl ether
2-Propanol, 1-ethoxy-, (2R)- [ACD/Index Name]
609847-69-0 [RN]
(2R)-1-ethoxypropan-2-ol
(2S)-1-ethoxypropan-2-ol
1569-02-4 [RN]
216-374-5 [EINECS]