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ETHOXYDIGLYCOL

Ethoxydiglycol, also known under many trade names, is the organic compound with the formula CH3CH2OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH.
Ethoxydiglycol is a colorless liquid.
Ethoxydiglycol is a popular solvent for commercial applications.
Ethoxydiglycol is produced by the ethoxylation of ethanol (CH3CH2OH).

IUPAC Name: 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
CAS Number: 111-90-0
EC Number: 203-919-7
Chemical Formula: C6H14O3

Other names: Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, 111-90-0, CARBITOL, Transcutol, Ethoxy diglycol, Ethyl carbitol, 2(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, Ethoxydiglycol, Dioxitol, Ethyl digol, Carbitol solvent, Transcutol P, Ethanol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)-, Solvolsol, Losungsmittel apv, Dowanol DE, Carbitol cellosolve, Diglycol monoethyl ether, Diethylene glycol ethyl ether, DEGMEE, Ektasolve DE, Ethyl diethylene glycol, 3,6-Dioxa-1-octanol, Dowanol 17, Karbitol, Diethyleneglycol monoethyl ether, Ethylene diglycol monoethyl ether, 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy) ethanol, Monoethyl ether of diethylene glycol, 3,6-Dioxa-1-oktanol, Aethyldiaethylenglycol, HSDB 51, 2-(Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, O-Ethyldigol, Ethanol, 2,2'-oxybis-, monoethyl ether, EINECS 203-919-7, UNII-A1A1I8X02B, NSC 408451, PM 1799, BRN 1736441, A1A1I8X02B, DTXSID2021941, CHEBI:40572, AI3-01740, 3,6-Dioxaoctan-1-ol, NSC-408451, 1-Hydroxy-3,6-dioxaoctane, DTXCID501941, EC 203-919-7, diethyleneglycol monoethyl-d5 ether, 149818-01-9, 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)-ethanol, Acetamide, N-5-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-pyrrolidinyl-, monohydrochloride, 3S-3.alpha.,4.beta, AE3, CAS-111-90-0, Ethyldigol, Diethoxol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethan-1-ol, Eastman DE, Ethyl Di-Icinol, MFCD00002872, DEGEE, (Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, 2-(2ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, PEG-3EO, 3, 6-Dioxa-1-octanol, CARBITOL SOLVENT LOW, diethyleneglycolmonoethylether, ETHYLDIETHYLENE GLYCOL, 2-(2'-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, SCHEMBL16399, 2-(beta-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, diethyleneglycol monoethylether, WLN: Q2O2O2, 2-(2-ethoxy-ethoxy)-ethanol, 2-(.beta.-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, CHEMBL1230841, diethylene glycol-monoethyl ether, Polyethylene glycol-3-ethoxylate, Tox21_200413, Tox21_300080, Ethanol,2'-oxybis-, monoethyl ether, NSC408451, AKOS009031390, Ehanol, 2,2'-oxybis-, monoethyl ether, NCGC00247898-01, NCGC00247898-02, NCGC00254003-01, NCGC00257967-01, CS-0015134, E0048, FT-0624897, FT-0693130, EN300-19319, D08904, D72502, A802441, Q416399, J-505606

Applications of Ethoxydiglycol:
Ethoxydiglycol is a solvent for dyes, nitrocellulose, paints, inks, and resins.
Ethoxydiglycol is a component of wood stains for wood, for setting the twist and conditioning yarns and cloth, in textile printing, textile soaps, lacquers, penetration enhancer in cosmetics, drying varnishes and enamels, and brake fluids.
Ethoxydiglycol used to determine the saponification values of oils and as a neutral solvent for mineral oil-soap and mineral oil-sulfated oil mixtures (giving fine dispersions in water)

Consumer Uses of Ethoxydiglycol:
Ethoxydiglycol 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, inks and toners and fuels.

Other release to the environment of Ethoxydiglycol 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).

Widespread uses by professional workers:
Ethoxydiglycol is used in the following products: metal working fluids and laboratory chemicals. Ethoxydiglycol is used in the following areas: scientific research and development, health services and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Ethoxydiglycol is used for the manufacture of: textile, leather or fur.

Other release to the environment of Ethoxydiglycol 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).

Formulation or re-packing: 
Ethoxydiglycol is used in the following products: coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, finger paints, inks and toners, laboratory chemicals and washing & cleaning products.
Ethoxydiglycol has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of Ethoxydiglycol can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and manufacturing of the substance.

Uses at industrial sites of Ethoxydiglycol:
Ethoxydiglycol 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.

Ethoxydiglycol is used in the following areas: mining and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Ethoxydiglycol is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, wood and wood products and pulp, paper and paper products.
Release to the environment of Ethoxydiglycol can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites and of substances in closed systems with minimal release.

Molar mass: 134.175 g·mol−1
Melting point: −76 °C
Boiling point: 196 to 202 °C
Flash point: 96 °C


Autoignition temperature: 204 °C
XLogP3: -0.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3

Rotatable Bond Count: 6
Exact Mass: 134.094294304 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass: 134.094294304 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 38.7Ų

Heavy Atom Count: 9
Complexity: 47.6
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes

Ethoxydiglycol appears as a colorless, slightly viscous liquid with a mild pleasant odor.
Used to make soaps, dyes, and other chemicals.
Ethoxydiglycol is a primary alcohol that is ethanol substituted by a 2-ethoxyethoxy group at position 2.
Ethoxydiglycol has a role as a protic solvent.
Ethoxydiglycol is a diether, a primary alcohol, a hydroxypolyether and a glycol ether.
Ethoxydiglycol is functionally related to a diethylene glycol.

Ethoxydiglycol, also known under many trade names, is the organic compound with the formula CH3CH2OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH. Ethoxydiglycol is a colorless liquid. Ethoxydiglycol is a popular solvent for commercial applications. Ethoxydiglycol is produced by the ethoxylation of ethanol.
Ethoxydiglycol is a solvent for dyes, nitrocellulose, paints, inks, and resins. 

Ethoxydiglycol is a component of wood stains for wood, for setting the twist and conditioning yarns and cloth, in textile printing, textile soaps, lacquers, penetration enhancer in cosmetics, drying varnishes and enamels, and brake fluids. Ethoxydiglycol used to determine the saponification values of oils and as a neutral solvent for mineral oil-soap and mineral oil-sulfated oil mixtures (giving fine dispersions in water).

Solvent Ethoxydiglycol is a very polar, slow evaporating, water miscible solvent with a low odor. Ethoxydiglycol is an active solvent for cellulose acetate butyrate, nitrocellulose, epoxy resins, and other coating materials. Ethoxydiglycol solvent is used as a coalescent in latex paints and floor polishes, and as penetrating solvent in wood stains.

Ethoxydiglycol is produced via the O-alkylation of ethanol with two ethylene oxide units, followed by distillation.
Ethoxydiglycol has a long history of safe use in food and personal-care products, and is used as an effective strong solubilizer in oral, topical, transdermal, and injectable human and veterinary pharmaceutical products.

Ethoxydiglycol has been used as a pharmaceutical solvent for many years under the trade name transcutol. Ethoxydiglycol, a hydroalcoholic solvent, is gaining interest as a penetration/permeation enhancer, solubilizer, and surfactant for drug delivery systems.

Ethoxydiglycol 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.The global Ethoxydiglycol market size is projected to reach USD 538.8 million by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 5.3%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.
Increasing penetration of the product in floor polish and paints, coatings, and inks application is expected to drive the industry over the coming years.

Rising preference of Ethoxydiglycol market for manufacturing water-based coatings is a major factor contributing to the growth of the overall market for Ethoxydiglycol.
Moreover, there is growing use of the product in formulation of variety of cleaning agents for industrial, household, and institutional cleaners.
This factor has positively affected the product demand in cleaning agents.

Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe are characterized by rapid urbanization, which is anticipated to propel the demand for residential, commercial, and industrial construction, thereby positively affecting the market for Ethoxydiglycol.
Floor polish application was the largest consumer of the product owing to its excellent solvent properties and accounted for 35.4% of total market size, in terms of volume, in 2018 .

The paints, coatings, and inks segment is expected to exhibit highest growth rate of 5.5%, in terms of revenue, over the forecast period on account of growing demand of the product in water based and solvent based paints High absorbency characteristic of Ethoxydiglycol market is anticipated to increase its demand as a chemical intermediate in variety of chemical blending processes Asia Pacific dominated the industry with a volume share of 54.1% in 2018 Europe is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.2%, in terms of revenue, from 2019 to 2025 due to the presence of major personal care product manufacturing companies, particularly in U.K., France, and Germany and high investment in production of innovative and effective personal care products.

The product is majorly used in skin treatment formulations in the form of topical creams or gels. Ethoxydiglycol is considered to be a safe and tolerable pharmaceutical-grade glycol ether when used at 99.9% purity. Ethoxydiglycol also acts as an intracutaneous depot for multiple drugs to reach different layers of the skin.
The solvent is massively gaining demand in dermatology sector as Ethoxydiglycol has the ability to penetrate through the eisoderm of the skin and aid in healing the root cause.

Owing to these factors, the product is anticipated to witness high growth in pharmaceutical and personal care application in near future.
Ethylene oxide, which is precursor in manufacturing of Ethoxydiglycol, is highly regulated by multiple regulatory authorities.

These regulations impact the production and industrial consumption of ethylene oxide, thus affecting the entire manufacturing cycle of ethylene oxide-based products.
Currently, U.S. is one of the major producers of ethylene oxide owing to abundant availability of feedstock. However, increased restrictions on ethylene oxide plants are anticipated to hinder its production, which, in turn, is expected to have a negative impact on Ethoxydiglycol manufacturers.
The solvent Ethoxydiglycol is currently used in over 500 cosmetic products and has enabled the formulation of a topical 5% dapsone gel for the treatment of acne.

Ethoxydiglycol is anticipated that this common cosmetic ingredient will be a component in numerous future prescription topical products approved for the US market.
Dermatologists are already treating patients that apply products containing 5–40% of this solvent multiple times each day.

The global Ethoxydiglycol market size was estimated at USD 374.9 million in 2018 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.3% from 2019 to 2025.
The consumption of Ethoxydiglycol is dominated by its application in floor polish and paints, coatings, and inks owing to its superior properties as a solvent.

Rising adoption of Ethoxydiglycol as a coalescing agent in production of water-based coatings is a major factor driving the industry.
There is an ascending demand for waterborne coatings in architectural and industrial sectors owing to their environment-friendly nature, which is expected to positively influence the demand for Ethoxydiglycol market.
There has been a shift in preference toward coatings with low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and non-hazardous nature from automotive, packaging, and construction industries over the past few years. This has facilitated utilization of waterborne coatings in numerous end-use industries.

This factor is anticipated to benefit the demand of Ethoxydiglycol as a solvent in water-based coatings.
Ethoxydiglycol is an important intermediate product for manufacturing solvents, plastic, and surfactants.
In addition, it is a raw material used for the chemical production of Ethoxydiglycol.

Suppliers of ethylene oxide are major petrochemical companies such as Royal Dutch Shell, Huntsman International LLC, Reliance Industries Limited, and China National Petroleum Corporation.
Given their strong capital investment capacity, these companies are focusing on forward integration across the market value chain by developing new production technologies for glycol ethers.

Ethoxydiglycol market has gained acceptance by major regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) and the European Commission for its usage as an additive in topical products.
Aczone (dapsone) gel is one of the products containing Ethoxydiglycol and is commonly prescribed by dermatologists for acne treatment.

Furthermore, the product is highly water soluble and is likely to gain wider acceptance in the production of poorly water-soluble drugs.
In the pharmaceutical industry, Ethoxydiglycol is suitable for the production of topical, transdermal, and injectable products.

Floor polish application dominated the Ethoxydiglycol market in 2018 and accounted for over 30% of the global volume.
Ethoxydiglycol is known for its multifunctional properties to clean stains and add a glossy finish, especially on wooden flooring, which has resulted in a strong demand for the product.

Paints, coatings, and inks is the second-largest application for the product and the segment is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 5.5%, in terms of revenue.
This growth can be attributed to the biodegradable property of the Ethoxydiglycol-based paints and coatings. They are highly miscible in water and do not have any adverse effects on human health as well as the environment, which is expected to aid the product demand over the coming years.

The product is used as a solvent in the manufacturing of industrial chemicals.
Ethoxydiglycol has gained preference as a chemical intermediate due to its compatibility with other chemicals.
In the pharmaceutical and personal care sector, Ethoxydiglycol is commonly termed as Transcutol.

Ethoxydiglycol is majorly used in skin treatment formulations in the form of topical creams or gels.
The product is considered to be a safe and tolerable pharmaceutical-grade glycol ether when used at 99.9% purity.
Ethoxydiglycol is used in the formulation of various cosmeceutical products as it has skin treatment properties.

Ethoxydiglycol is particularly gaining importance in antimicrobial soaps, antiperspirants, nail polish removers, fragrances, hair dyes, and in products for treating acne, marks, and scars owing to its super solubilizing and efficacy boosting properties.
Significantly ascending demand for anti-acne products can be attributed to various factors such as prevalence of hormone related diseases and unhealthy lifestyles and inappropriate eating habits of consumers.

Furthermore, the product is used in sunscreens and BB creams to enhance the properties of protective ingredients.Ethoxydiglycol, is a product of Ethylene Oxide and Ethanol.
Ethoxydiglycol is chemically known as a Ethyl Diglycol, 2-hydroxy-2-ethoxy-diethyl ether.
Ethoxydiglycol is an excellent solvent for the various resins & paste etc.

Ethoxydiglycol has low setting point and low viscocity at low temperature so it is used in manufacturing Brake Fluid.
Ethyl Diglycol is used as a flow and gloss promoter in paint industries.
The extendability of solution has also increased. Ethyl Carbitol is used in production of printing ink and as a cleaner in offset printing.

Ethoxydiglycol is used in textile as a solvent for dyestuff in the printing and dying of fiber & fabrics.
Ethyl Diglycol prevents the gel formation in liquid detergent and cleaner formulation.
Ethoxydiglycol is also used a solubilizer in drilling and cutting coolants.

Ethyl Diglycol is used in the production & formulation of pesticides & wood preservaties.
Due to its low volatility property Ethoxydiglycol is used in Indian & ink ball point pastes.
Ethoxydiglycol is also used in cosmetic & perfumary industry as a solvent.
Ethyldiglycol (Ethyl Carbitol) does not attack rubber.

Ethoxydiglycol is ideal for use in topical and transdermal applications to enhance the permeation of poorly water-soluble API’s through various layers of the skin, thereby improving drug delivery.

Ethoxydiglycol is a component of wood stains for wood, for setting the twist and conditioning yarns and cloth, in textile printing, textile soaps, lacquers, penetration enhancer in cosmetics, drying varnishes and enamels, and brake fluids.

Ethoxydiglycol used to determine the saponification values of oils and as a neutral solvent for mineral oil-soap and mineral oil-sulfated oil mixtures (giving fine dispersions in water).
Ethoxydiglycol is a very polar, slow evaporating, water miscible solvent with a low odor.
Ethoxydiglycol is an active solvent for cellulose acetate butyrate, nitrocellulose, epoxy resins, and other coating materials.

Ethoxydiglycol is a type of glycol ether.
Ethoxydiglycol is an ethylene-series or E-series glycol ether that is an important component in wood stains and industrial cleaners.
Textile printing and dyeing processes also use Ethoxydiglycol.Ethoxydiglycol has a high boiling point and low vapor pressure.

Ethoxydiglycol is stable under recommended storage conditions and readily biodegradable.
See Physical Hazard Information.
Global industry capacity for E-series glycol ethers, including Ethoxydiglycol, was 952 thousand metric tons (2,098 million pounds).
U.S. consumption of glycol ethers was 309 metric tons (682 million pounds).
Has production facilities in the following U.S. locations; Midland, Michigan; Hahnville and Plaquemine, Louisiana; and Seadrift, Texas also has production facilities in San Lorenzo, Argentina and Stade, Germany.

Ethylene glycol monoethers Ethoxydiglycol are produced by reacting ethylene oxide with anhydrous (dry) alcohol (usually methyl, ethyl or butyl alcohol).
Ethanol is used for Ethoxydiglycol  production.
Ethoxydiglycol is a combustible liquid and is stable under recommended conditions.
Storage containers made from carbon steel, stainless steel or phenolic-lined steel are recommended. 

Ethoxydiglycol should not be stored in containers made from aluminum, copper, galvanized iron or galvanized steel.Contact with strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidizers should also be avoided.
Ethoxydiglycol should not be distilled to dryness because it can form peroxides that are unstable.Ethoxydiglycol can oxidize at elevated temperatures.
Thermal decomposition products can include and are not limited to, aldehydes, ketones and organic acids.

Spills of glycol ethers, including Ethoxydiglycol, on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the autoignition temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion. Ethoxydiglycol is a combustible liquid and is stable under recommended conditions.
Storage containers made from carbon steel, stainless steel or phenolic-lined steel are recommended.

Ethoxydiglycol  should not be stored in containers made from aluminum, copper, galvanized iron or galvanized steel.Contact with strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidizers should also be avoided.
Ethoxydiglycol  should not be distilled to dryness because it can form peroxides that are unstable.

Ethoxydiglycol can oxidize at elevated temperatures.
Thermal decomposition products can include and are not limited to; aldehydes, ketones and organic acids.
Spills of glycol ethers, including Ethoxydiglycol, on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the autoignition temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion.

Ethoxydiglycol based glycol ether and glycol ether ester solvents have been used in the coatings industry for the past fifty years.
Because of their excellent performance properties (evaporation rate, blush resistance, flow-out and leveling properties, solubility for coating resins, solvent activity, mild odor, good coupling ability, good solvent release) a complete line Ethoxydiglycol based solvents of various molecular weights has been developed.

These glycol ether and glycol ether ester solvents have better solvent activity for coating resin than ester or ketone solvents in their evaporation rate range.
The gloss, flow and leveling, and general performance properties of many coating systems are dependent on the use of these products in the coating formula.
Because of the concern about the toxicity of certain Ethoxydiglycol based solvents, other products are being evaluated as replacements in coating formulas.

The first in a series of Ethoxydiglycol solvents based on glycol ethers.
This colorless, odorless liquid is miscible with both water and most organic solvents.
Ethoxydiglycol dissolves many oils, resins, and waxes.

Ethoxydiglycol is used as a solvent for Ethoxydiglycol nitrate resins, spray lacquers, varnishes, and enamels.
Ethoxydiglycol is also used in varnish removers and dry cleaning solutions. Other applications include use in dye baths, Leather finishing and as an emulsifier.

Ethoxydiglycol is a medium boiling, colorless stable liquid having a mild odor.
Ethoxydiglycol is a completely miscible with water & organic liquid.
Ethoxydiglycol is used as a solvent in nitrocellulose and cellulose Ether lacquers due to its pleasent odor.
Ethoxydiglycol is also not slow down the drying time dispite its low volatility.

The addition of small quantity of Ethoxydiglycol to alkyd resin and cellulose ether lacquers considerably reduce their viscosity & thus improves their brushability.
Ethoxydiglycol is also used as an ingredient in cleaning agent and paints stippers. The Some vegetable Oils can be dispersed in water with the help of Ethoxydiglycol. 

Ethoxydiglycol tends to absorb water rapidly and therefore always mixed with Carbitol, methoxybutanol or Butanol, in order to prevent “blushing” of the lacquer film on drying.
Cellulose lacquers containing Ethoxydiglycol are applied to stained wood, the solvent dissolves part of the stain out of the wood, giving slightly colored lacquer films.
Ethoxydiglycol may also be used in the dying of leather.

Ethoxydiglycol does not attack rubber.
Ethoxydiglycol are used extensively as solvents because they tend to be quite soluble in both water and organic liquids.
General uses include inks and dyes, enamels, paints and as cleaning agents in the dry-cleaning and glass-cleaning industries.
The semiconductor industry also uses these compounds extensively as solvents and cleaning agents.

The Ethoxydiglycol are used widely as solvents for resins, lacquers, paints, varnishes, dyes and inks, as well as components of painting pastes, cleaning compounds, liquid soaps, cosmetics and hydraulic fluids.
Propylene and butylene glycol ethers are valuable as dispersing agents and as solvents for lacquers, paints, resins, dyes, oils and greases.

Ethoxydiglycol is a solvent in the lacquer, printing, metal and chemical industries.
Ethoxydiglycol is also used for dyeing and printing in the textile industry and as a leather-finishing agent, an anti-icing additive for aviation fuels, and a component of varnish removers and cleansing solutions.

Ethoxydiglycol and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate function in industry as high-boiling solvents.
Ethoxydiglycol is used for non-grain-raising wood stains, for brushing lacquers with mild odours, for stamp pad inks and for leather finishing.
In the paint industry, Ethoxydiglycol is a coalescing agent for latex paint; and in the textile industry.

Ethoxydiglycol is used for printing, textile soaps and dye pastes, as well as for setting the twist and conditioning yarns and cloth.
The solvents Ethoxydiglycol and diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether serve as diluents in hydraulic brake fluids.
2-Phenoxyethanol is a fixative for perfumes, cosmetics and soaps, a textile dye carrier and a solvent for cleaners, inks, germicides and pharmaceuticals.
2-Methoxyethanol is also a perfume fixative.

Ethoxydiglycol is used in the manufacture of photographic film, as a jet fuel anti-icing additive, as a solvent for resins used in the electronics industry, and as a leather-dyeing agent.
2-Methoxyethanol and propylene glycol methyl ether are useful for solvent-sealing of cellophane.
Ethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether is a solvent for protective coatings and for metal cleaners.

Ethoxydiglycol is used in the textile industry to prevent spotting in printing or dyeing.Ethoxydiglycol is used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes and plasticizers.
Ethoxydiglycol is a water-soluble liquid;  boiling point 245 C; soluble in many organic solvents.
Ethoxydiglycol is used as a humectant in the tobacco industry and in the treatment of corks, glue, paper and cellophane. 

Ethoxydiglycol is derived as a co-product with ethylene glycol and triethylene glycol.
The industry generally operates to maximize MEG production.
Ethylene glycol is by far the largest volume of the glycol products in a variety of applications.

Availability of Ethoxydiglycol will depend on demand for derivatives of the primary product, ethylene glycol, rather than on Ethoxydiglycol market requirements.
Triethylene glycol, HO(C2H4O)3H, is a colourless, odourless, non-volatile, and hygroscopic liquid.

Ethoxydiglycol is characterised by two hydroxyl groups along with two ether linkages, which contribute to its high water solubility, hygroscopicity, solvent properties and reactivity with many organic compounds.

Ethoxydiglycol is used in the synthesis of morpholine and 1,4-dioxane.
TEG is displacing Ethoxydiglycol in many of these applications on account of its lower toxicity.
Ethoxydiglycol  finds use as a vinyl plasticizer, as an intermediate in the manufacture of polyester resins and polyols, and as a solvent in many miscellaneous applications. 

Ethoxydiglycol is derived as a coproduct in the manufacture of ethylene glycol from ethylene oxide, and from "on-purpose" Ethoxydiglycol production using Ethoxydiglycol.
Some capacities are based on total capacity for ethylene glycols.
The main uses for Ethoxydiglycol  depend upon its hygroscopic properties.

Air conditioning systems use Ethoxydiglycol as dehumidifiers and, when volatilized, as an air disinfectant for bacteria and virus control.
Ethoxydiglycol, having high boiling point and affinity for water, are employed as liquid desiccant for the dehydration of natural gas.

The dehydration means the removal of water vapor in refinery tower so that dry hydrocarbon gases can exit from the top of the tower.
There are wide range of glycol ethers which have bifunctional nature of ether and alcohol.
Cellosolves are monoether derivatives of ethylene glycol.
They are excellent solvents, having solvent properties of both ethers and alcohols.

Ethoxydiglycol, 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. 

Ethoxydiglycol 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. Ethoxydiglycol is used in the manufacture of nitrocellulose and combination lacquers.

Ethoxydiglycol is a safe and gentle solvent, meaning it helps dissolve other ingredients and prevents solid ingredients from crystallizing out of the formula.
Ethoxydiglycol is also known as a penetration enhancer, meaning it can help other ingredients penetrate to deeper layers of your skin, increasing their efficacy.

Glycol ethers which contain hydroxyl group are also useful chemical intermediate.
The hydroxyl group will undergo reaction with aldehydes (or ketones) to produce hemiacetals (or acetals), with epoxides to produce polyether alcohols, with halogenating agents to produce alkoxy alkyl halides, with carboxylic acid compounds or inorganic acids to produce a number of esters.

Ethoxydiglycol, polyethylene glycol is a polyether compound, meaning that it has many ether groups.
The difference between ethylene glycol and Ethoxydiglycol is that an ethylene glycol molecule is an individual molecule whereas Ethoxydiglycol molecule is formed by the combination of two ethylene glycol molecules via an ether bond.

Ethoxydiglycol is currently used in over 500 cosmetic products and has enabled the formulation of a topical 5% dapsone gel for the treatment of acne.
Ethoxydiglycol is anticipated that this common cosmetic ingredient will be a component in numerous future prescription topical products approved for the US market.
Dermatologists are already treating patients that apply products containing 5-40% of this solvent multiple times each day.
To provide dermatologists a review of this solvent's safety and tolerance in addition to describing how.

Ethoxydiglycol interacts with the stratum corneum, sebum, and resident microflora.
To critically review technical and patent literature that provides insight into this novel solvent. Ethoxydiglycol when used in a 99.9+% pure pharmaceutical grade is safe and well tolerated.
Up to half of the applied solvent crosses the skin's barrier and becomes systemic.

For certain drug actives, this solvent provides for an intracutaneous depot.
This solvent has not demonstrated any inherent antimicrobial properties but was found to be mildly inhibitory toward Propionibacterium acnes.
This safe, well-tolerated solvent is already used in many cosmetics and will become an ingredient in an increasing number of prescription products. Its ability to modify the skin delivery of actives.

Ethoxydiglycol is formulated with (or formulation components that are applied just shortly before or after) make Ethoxydiglycol important for dermatologists to have an understanding of this emerging solvent.
Ethoxydiglycol is a colorless, practically odorless, poisonous, and hygroscopic liquid with a sweetish taste.

Ethoxydiglycol is miscible in water, alcohol, ether, acetone, and ethylene glycol.
Ethoxydiglycol is a widely used solvent. Ethoxydiglycol can be a contaminant in consumer products; this has resulted in numerous epidemics of poisoning since the early 20th century.

Ethoxydiglycol is produced by the partial hydrolysis of ethylene oxide.
Depending on the conditions, varying amounts of  and related glycols are produced.
The resulting product is two ethylene glycol molecules joined by an ether bond.

Ethoxydiglycol is derived as a co-product with ethylene glycol and triethylene glycol.
Ethoxydiglycol is by far the largest volume of the glycol products in a variety of applications.
Availability of will depend on demand for derivatives of the primary product, ethylene glycol, rather than on  market requirements.

Ethoxydiglycol is used in the manufacture of saturated and unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes, and plasticizers.
Ethoxydiglycol is used as a building block in organic synthesis, e.g. of morpholine and 1,4-dioxane.
Ethoxydiglycol is a solvent for nitrocellulose, resins, dyes, oils, and other organic compounds.

Ethoxydiglycol is a humectant for tobacco, cork, printing ink, and glue.
Ethoxydiglycol is also a component in brake fluid, lubricants, wallpaper strippers, artificial fog and haze solutions, and heating/cooking fuel.
In personal care products (e.g. skin cream and lotions, deodorants), is often replaced by selected.

A dilute solution of Ethoxydiglycol can also be used as a cryoprotectant; however, ethylene glycol is much more commonly used.
Most ethylene glycol antifreeze contains a few percent Ethoxydiglycol, present as an byproduct of ethylene glycol production.
Production of Ethoxydiglycol is generally based on the demand for, and production of, monoethylene glycol as it isa by-product of this production process.
The process consists of the oxidation of ethylene at a high temperature in the presence of a silver oxide catalyst.
The ethylene oxide is then hydrated to yield Ethoxydiglycol with monoethylene glycol and triethylene glycol as co-products.

The chemical industry tries to maximise the production of monoethylene glycol in this process but Ethoxydiglycol is a very useful by-product.
Ethoxydiglycol has a variety of uses in industry.
The tobacco industry makes use of its hygroscopic properties and uses as humectant in tobacco production.
This same property also makes Ethoxydiglycol useful in the treatment of paper, cork, glue, and cellophane.
Ethoxydiglycol is utilised as a dehydrant in the natural gas industry where Ethoxydiglycol removes the water from the gas pipelines.

Ethoxydiglycol is also used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, plasticisers, acrylate and methacrylate resins, and urethanes.
In the U.S. and Western Europe 51% of  is consumed in this way. 
However, in Japan Ethoxydiglycol is most utilised as a cement grinding aid.

Ethoxydiglycol can also be used in petroleum solvent extraction, and can be found in printing ink, and drywall joint compound.
Ethoxydiglycol is a diatomic alcohol, a colorless or yellowish transparent liquid.
Ethoxydiglycol is used in the chemical industry (organic synthesis, production of polyurethanes and resins from unsaturated complex esters, production of plasticisers), gas production (as a drying agent for hydrate plug removal), oil processing (as a solvent used to extract aromatic hydrocarbons).

Ethoxydiglycol used as a humectant (tobacco, casein, synthetic sponges, composition corks, glues, gelatin, and paper products), a dehydrating agent (plasticizers, surfactants, and natural gas), a lubricating and finishing agent (wool, worsted, cotton, rayon, and silk), a solvent for vat dyes, an intermediate (triethylene glycol and Ethoxydiglycol dinitrate), a petroleum extraction solvent, and a monomer (unsaturated polyester resins and polyols for polyurethane); Ethoxydiglycol also used in lacquers, cosmetics, antifreeze solutions for sprinkler systems; water seals for gas tanks, brake fluids, lubricants, mold release agents, and inks; Ethoxydiglycol used mainly to produce unsaturated polyester resins, polyols, and polyurethanes.

Ethoxydiglycol is soluble both in water and in many organic compounds and has hygroscopic properties which makes Ethoxydiglycol a useful industrial chemical.
Demand of Ethoxydiglycol is based on the demand for monoethylene glycol.
The process consists of the oxidation of ethylene at a high temperature in the presence of a silver oxide catalyst.

The ethylene oxide is then hydrated to yield Ethoxydiglycol with monoethylene glycol and triethylene glycol as co-products.
Ethoxydiglycol is utilized in the industry of paper, tobacco, glue, cellophane and natural gas industry due of its hygroscopic properties.
Ethoxydiglycol is also used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, plasticisers, acrylate and methacrylate resins, and urethanes.
Ethoxydiglycol  can also be used as a cement grinding aid, in solvent extraction, and in printing ink.

Ethoxydiglycol is clear, colorless and odorless liquid with a slightly sweetish taste, hygroscopic, with a low volatileness.
Ethoxydiglycol is an excellent solvent for water-insoluble chemical compounds and drugs.
Ethoxydiglycol is used in manufacturing of unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes, and plasticizers.

Ethoxydiglycol is a component in printing ink formulations and a plasticizing and lubricating agent for natural and synthetic fibers.
Ethoxydiglycol is used among others to produce unsaturated polyester resins, thermoplastic polyurethanes and plastifiers, as an additive in producing glass and cement, furniture, shoe polishes, printing inks, plaster boards, emulsifiers and anti-freezes, beauty products, lubricants, brake fluids, wallpaper removers and as an agent heating up or cooling down the fuel.

Ethoxydiglycol depend on demand for derivatives of the primary product, ethylene glycol, rather than on Ethoxydiglycol market requirements.
Ethoxydiglycol is used in the manufacture of saturated and unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes, and plasticizers.
Ethoxydiglycol is used as a building block in organic synthesis.

Ethoxydiglycol is a solvent for nitrocellulose, resins, dyes, oils, and other organic compounds.
Ethoxydiglycol is a humectant for tobacco, cork, printing ink, and glue.
Ethoxydiglycol is also a component in brake fluid, lubricants, wallpaper strippers, artificial fog and haze solutions, and heating/cooking fuel.

In personal care products (e.g. skin cream and lotions, deodorants), Ethoxydiglycol is often replaced by selected Ethoxydiglycol.
A dilute solution of Ethoxydiglycol can also be used as a cryoprotectant; however, ethylene glycol is much more commonly used.
Most ethylene glycol antifreeze contains a few percent Ethoxydiglycol, present as an byproduct of ethylene glycol production.
Ethoxydiglycol is used in the production of unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes and plasticizers. 

Ethoxydiglycol is used as a solvent in dye ink and textile dyeing.
Ethoxydiglycol is used in the tobacco industry as a moisture scavenger.
Ethoxydiglycol is used as a snow spray on airplanes and railways.
Ethoxydiglycol is used as a thinner in the glue industry.

Ethoxydiglycol is used as a selective solvent for aromatics in oil refining.
Ethoxydiglycol is used as a solvent in printing in the textile industry and also Ethoxydiglycol is used as an auxiliary agent in the content of textile dyes.
Ethoxydiglycol, is a colorless, sweet-tasting, odorless, toxic and hygroscopic liquid.
Ethoxydiglycol is easily miscible in alcohol, water, ether and ethylene glycol.


 

 
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