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n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE

n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE is a high boiling point, slow evaporating solvent with excellent solvency characteristics.
n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE has the characteristic structure of glycol ethers and contains both ether and alcohol functional groups in the same molecule.
As a result, n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE provides unique cleaning power for removal of both water-soluble and greasy (water insoluble) soils.
The linear hexyl portion of this provides excellent oil solubility characteristics that make it useful in both consumer and industrial cleaner applications.
n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE plays an important role in specialty printing inks.
Because of its limited water solubility and slow evaporation, n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE can be used in formulations for the silk screen process to prevent premature setting of the ink.

CAS: 112-25-4
European Community (EC) Number: 203-951-1

Chemical Formula: C6H13OCH2CH2OH

Description: Clear, mobile, high-boiling, low-volatility liquid for use as a solvent, flow promoter and coalescent.

n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE is a clear, mobile, neutral, slightly hygroscopic liquid with a mild odor.
n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE is miscible with all common solvents, e. g. alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, glycols and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVEs miscibility with water, however, is limited.
n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE enters into the typical reactions of alcohols, e. g. esterification, etherification, oxidation and the formation of alcoholates.
n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE may react with the oxygen in the air to form peroxides.

n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE is a high boiling point, slow evaporating rate solvent with excellent solvency characteristics. n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE has the characteristic structure of glycol ethers and contains both ether and alcohol functional groups in the same molecule.
As a result, n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE provides unique cleaning power for removal of both water-soluble and greasy (water insoluble) soils.

Applications
• Solvent in specialty printing inks
• Coalescent for water-borne, latex-based coatings
• Coupling agent and solvent in household and industrial cleaners, rust removers, hard
surface cleaners, and disinfectants
• Primary solvent in solvent-based silk screen printing inks

By virtue of its good solvent power, the main applications of n-Hexylglycol are as a solvent, flow promoter and coalescent aid.
For instance, n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE improves the flow of many baking finish systems.
Added in small proportions to formulations for electrodeposition paints, it greatly improves film formation and levelling.
n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE is also eminently suitable as a mild, low-odour co-solvent in low-aromatic mineral spirit blends for dissolving polymer binders.
n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE can also be used in printing inks and cleaners.

A high boiling point, slow evaporating solvent with excellent solvency characteristics.
n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE has the characteristic structure of glycol ethers and contains both ether and alcohol functional groups in the same molecule.
As a result, n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE provides unique cleaning power for removal of both water-soluble and greasy (water insoluble) soils.
The linear hexyl portion of this provides excellent oil solubility characteristics that make it useful in both consumer and industrial cleaner applications.
n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE plays an important role in specialty printing inks.
Because of its limited water solubility and slow evaporation, n-HEXYL CELLOSOLVE can be used in formulations for the silk screen process to prevent premature setting of the ink.

Uses

-Cosmetics
-Cleaners
-Textiles
-Waterborne coatings
-Cleaning
-Printing ink

Benefits:

-High boiling point
-Slow evaporation rate
-Excellent solvency
-Great chemical stability
-Biodegradable
-Compatible with water and a number of organic solvents
-Waterborne coatings: excellent coalescing solvent for water-borne, latex-based coatings
-Cleaning: coupling agent and solvent in household and industrial cleaners, rust removers, hard surface cleaners and disinfectants
-Cleaning: low vapor pressure allows formulating opportunities to address volatile organic compound (VOC) concerns
-Printing ink: especially effective in printing ink formulations for the silk-screen process

Typical Properties
Boiling Point (°C at 760mmHg): 208
CAS: 112-25-4
Chemistry: EO
Density (25°C) at lb/gal (g/cc): 7.37 (0.883)
Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate=1.0): 0.0082
Flash Point, Closed Cup: 99 °C
Freezing Point °F(°C): -58 (-50)
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dD (joules/cm3)1/2: 16
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dH (joules/cm3)1/2: 10.9
Hansen Solubility Parameter, dP (joules/cm3)1/2: 6.9
Low Vapor Pressure (<0.1 mmHg at 20°C): Exempt
Molecular Weight: 146.2 g/mol
Series: E-Series
Solubility in Water (25°C): 0.88 wt%
Solubility Water in (25°C): 17.7 wt%
Specific Gravity (25°C): 0.866
Surface Tension (1% actives, 25 °C): 27.7 dynes/cm
Vapor Pressure (mmHg at 20°C): 0.038
Viscosity (25°C): 4.5 cP

Storage & Handling:
n-Hexylglycol should be stored under nitrogen.
The storage temperature must not exceed 40 °C and moisture are excluded.
Under these conditions, a storage stability of 12 months can be expected.

SYNONYMS:

2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol
112-25-4
Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether
2-Hexyloxyethanol
Ethanol, 2-(hexyloxy)-
2-HEXOXYETHANOL
Hexyl cellosolve
n-Hexyl cellosolve
Glycol monohexyl ether
Cellosolve, N-hexyl-
2-Hexyloxy-1-ethanol
Ethylene glycol n-hexyl ether
2-n-(Hexyloxy)ethanol
7P0O8282NR
Ethylene glycol mono-n-hexyl ether
2-(hexyloxy)ethan-1-ol
31726-34-8
Ethanol, 2-hexyloxy-
CAS-112-25-4
Ethylene glycol-n-monohexyl ether
HSDB 5569
EINECS 203-951-1
BRN 1734691
UNII-7P0O8282NR
2-hexyloxy-ethanol
MFCD00045997
2-(n-Hexyloxy)ethanol
Ethylenglykolmonohexylether
2-(1-Hexyloxy) ethanol
EC 203-951-1
Ethylene glycol hexyl ether
SCHEMBL24741
4-01-00-02383 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
CHEMBL3188016
DTXSID1026908
ZINC2041054
Tox21_202105
Tox21_300545
AKOS009156771
NCGC00248089-01
NCGC00248089-02
NCGC00254448-01
NCGC00259654-01
LS-13544
DB-041064
FT-0631642
H0343
EN300-114321
F71224
W-109065
Q27268660
Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether, BioXtra, >=99.0% (GC)