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ETHOXYPROPANOL

CAS NO:52125-53-8
EC NO:610-784-1

Ethoxypropanol 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.

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

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

Ethoxypropanol 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.  
Ethoxypropanol is also utilised as a chemical intermediate in the production of agro-chemicals and in the production of de-icing/anti-icing formulations.

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

Ethoxypropanol (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.  
Ethoxypropanol 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.

Ethoxypropanol 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.

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

Ethoxypropanol 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.  
Ethoxypropanol is also utilised as a chemical intermediate in the production of agro-chemicals and in the production of de-icing/anti-icing formulations.

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

Ethoxypropanol (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. 
Ethoxypropanol 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.

Industry Uses    
Adhesives and sealant chemicals
Processing aids, not otherwise listed
Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)
distribution

Consumer Uses
Ink, toner, and colorant products
Paints and coatings
distribution

Industry Processing Sectors
All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing
Paint and coating manufacturing
Printing ink manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade

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

Ethoxypropanol 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.

SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS
Resins
Inks
Adhesives
Surface coatings including water-based paints
Flexographic printing inks

KEY PROPERTIES
Molecular weight 104.15 g/mol
Molecular formula C5H12O2
Specific gravity 0. 0.895

General Description
Colorless liquid.

Ethoxypropanol is a combustible liquid with low toxicity. 
Ethoxypropanol has a pleasant ether-like odor and is completely miscible with water and a number of organic solvents. 
Ethoxypropanol has excellent solvency for a wide variety of substances including resins, inks, and adhesives.
Ethoxypropanol is an alcohol that is presented as a clear, colorless, hygroscopic liquid with a ether-like odor.

Ethoxypropanols main physical parameters are the following ones:

Boiling point: 133°C
Melting point: -100°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.896
Relative vapor density (air = 1): 3.6
Flash point: 40°C
Autoignition temperature: 255ºC
Steam pressure, kPa at 20°C:  1
Explosive limits (% by volume in air): 1.3-12

At the industrial level, ethoxypropanol has different applications:

As a solvent in printing inks, paints and varnishes.
As a solvent for epoxies, acrylics, polyesters, nitrocellulose and polyurethane.
As a cleaning agent, as it provides a rapid evaporation rate and low toxicity.
As a chemical intermediary in the production of agrochemicals and in the production of de-icing / anti-icing formulations.

Ethoxypropanol (EP) is a high flash point, water miscible, colourless solvent providing slow evaporation rates and good viscosity control for a broad range of polymers, resins and coatings. 
Ethoxypropanol is completely water miscible over a wide range of temperatures making it a very good coupling solvent for resin/water systems. 
Ethoxypropanol is commonly used in resins, inks and adhesives.

Formula: C5H12O2 / CH3CH2OCH2CHOHCH3
Molecular mass: 104.2
Boiling point: 133°C
Melting point: -100°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.896
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 36.6
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.6
Flash point: 40°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 255°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.3-12
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.3
Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate = 1): 0.54
Viscosity: 2.32 mm²/s at 20°C 

Ethoxypropanol is an organic solvent with a wide variety of industrial and commercial uses. Similar to other glycol ethers, it is used as a carrier/solvent in printing/writing inks. 
Ethoxypropanol also finds use as an in industrial and commercial paint stripper.

Ethoxypropanol is an organic solvent with a wide variety of industrial and commercial uses. Similar to other glycol ethers, it is used as a carrier/solvent in printing/writing inks. 
Ethoxypropanol also finds use as an in industrial and commercial paint stripper.


IUPAC names
2-ethoxypropan-1-ol
2-ethoxypropanol
Ethoxy propanol
Propanol, 1(or 2)-ethoxy-
1-ethoxypropan-2-ol


SYNONYMS:
1-Ethoxy-1-propanol [ACD/IUPAC Name]
1-Ethoxy-1-propanol [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
1-Éthoxy-1-propanol [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
1-Ethoxypropan-1-ol
1-Propanol, 1-ethoxy- [ACD/Index Name]
1,2-Propanediol, monoethyl ether
1569-02-4 [RN]
89024-55-5 [RN]
94730-46-8 [RN]
96686-55-4 [RN]
ETHOXY PROPANOL
ETHOXYPROPANOL
Ethyl ether of propylene glycol
PROPANOL 1(OR 2)-ETHOXY-
Propanol, 1(or 2)-ethoxy-
Propanol, ethoxy- (9CI)
Propylene glycol monoethyl ether


 

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