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Methyl Carbitol Solvent is a type of glycol ether and is a colorless, stable hygroscopic liquid with an agreeable odor.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is completely miscible with water, ketones, alcohol, ethers, aromatic hydrocarbons and halogenated hydrocarbons.
More specifically, Methyl Carbitol Solvent is miscible with acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ethyl ether, methanol and water.
CAS: 111-77-3
MF: C5H12O3
MW: 120.15
EINECS: 203-906-6
Synonyms
METHYLDIETHYLENEGLYCOL;Diethylenglycolmonomethylether;Methoxyethoxy)ethanol, 2-(2-: (Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether);2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol diethylene glycol monomethyl ether;2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol, Methyldiglycol;2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol, DOWANOL(R) DM, Methyldiglycol;2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol,99%;2-(Methoxyethoxy)ethanol
Exposure to diEGBE is unlikely to occur via inhalation unless Methyl Carbitol Solvent is heated.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is a solvent for dyes, oils, fats, waxes, many natural and synthetic resins, nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is used as a high-boiling solvent in such formulations as printing inks ond pastes, stamp pad inks, textile dye pastes, lacquers, and synthetic resin coatings.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent's presence in lacquers eases brushability and flow-out, and minimizes lifting of undercoats.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is an ethylene-series or E-series glycol ether and is sold by Dow under the tradename Methyl CARBITOL™ solvent.
DEGME has a high dilution ratio and a low evaporation rate.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is stable under recommended storage conditions and readily biodegradable.
A hydroxypolyether that is the monomethyl ether derivative of diethylene glycol.
A by-product in the manufacture of ethylene glycol monomethyl ether.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent, also known under trade names Methyl carbitol, is an industrial solvent and is also commonly used as a fuel system icing inhibitor (FSII) in jet fuels.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is a clear, colorless, hygroscopic liquid.
Structurally Methyl Carbitol Solvent is an alcohol and an ether, with a formula CH3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH.
At direct contact Methyl Carbitol Solvent causes drying of skin by leaching fats, and is mildly irritating to the eyes.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is flammable.
A very hydrophilic, moderate evaporating glycol ether.
Offers both excellent solvency and low volatility.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent’s mild odor and ability to improve dye penetration make it attractive for non-grain-raising wood stains, spirit-type dyes and textile dye pastes.
Suitable for dyes, oils, fats, waxes and resins.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is also a coalescing aid for polyvinyl acetate latexes.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is a very hydrophilic, moderate evaporating glycol ether-based solvent and coupling agent.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent offers both excellent solvency and low volatility.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is free of BSE and GMO.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is suitable for solvent-based silk screen printing inks, stamp pad & ball point and felt tip writing pen inks.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is also designed for rust removers, aluminum brighteners and paint and varnish removers.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is REACH and RoHS compliant.
Methyl 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 Methyl 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 Methyl Carbitol Solvent useful for twist setting and yarn and cloth conditioning.
Mineral oil-soap and mineral oil- sulfonated oil mixtures require fast-acting mutual solvents.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent Chemical Properties
Melting point: −70 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 194 °C(lit.)
Density: 1.023 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Vapor density: 4.14 (vs air)
Vapor pressure: 0.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Refractive index: n20/D 1.426
Fp: 183 °F
Storage temp.: Store below +30°C.
Form: Liquid
Pka: 14.37±0.10(Predicted)
Color: Clear
PH: 4-7 (200g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odor: Faint pleasant odor
Explosive limit: 1.38-22.7%
Water Solubility: Miscible
Sensitive: Hygroscopic
Merck: 14,6037
BRN: 1697812
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Hygroscopic. Store under nitrogen.
InChIKey: SBASXUCJHJRPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP: -0.47 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference: 111-77-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference: Methyl Carbitol Solvent (111-77-3)
EPA Substance Registry System: Methyl Carbitol Solvent (111-77-3)
Uses
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is an industrial solvent and is also commonly used as a Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) in jet fuels.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is used as a thermally stable solvent for many substances, such as nitrocellulose, lacquers, varnishes, and dyes.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is used in textile dye pastes, in lacquer industrial for thinners and quick drying varnishes; solvent for wood stains, hydraulic brake fluid diluent, and as a coupling agent for miscible organic aqueous systems.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is used as a solvent in lacquer, varnishes, and enamels.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is also used in cosmetic products and dermatological preparations and as a solvent in some medicine products.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent enhances the percutaneous absorption through the skin and mucosal barriers.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is used in some drugs to enhance absorption.
Methyl Carbitol Solvent is used as a solvent in paints, dyes, inks detergents, and cleaners.
Used in the same way as 2-ethoxyethanol where a solvent with a higher boiling point is required.
