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Dynamic International Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EM)

Dynamic International Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (EM) is mainly used as solvent for grease, nitrocellulose, synthetic resin, alcoholate dyestuff and vinylcellulose. In coating industry, it can be used as varnish dryer and coating diluent.

Chemical Name: 2-Methoxyethanol

CAS Number: 109-86-4

Functions: Drying Agent, Dye, Leveling Agent, Rheology Modifier, Solvent, Thinner

Chemical Family: Ethers

Synonyms: 1-Hydroxy-2-Methoxyethane, 2-Hydroxyethyl Methyl Ether, 3-Oxa-1-Butanol, beta-Methoxyethanol, beta-methoxyethanol, EGME, Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, Glycol Monomethyl Ether, Methyl Cellosolve, Methyl Oxitol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ethers
Chemical Name
2-Methoxyethanol
Base Chemicals Functions
Solvent
CASE Ingredients Functions
Drying Agent,
Leveling Agent,
Rheology Modifier,
Solvent,
Thinner
Industrial Additives Functions
Dye
Product No.
D011
Molecular formula
CH3OCH2CH2OH
Other name
2-Methoxyethanol, Methyl cellosolve, EM
CAS No.
109-86-4
EC No.
203-713-7
Technologies
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
CASE Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
Functional Additives
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents
Ethers
CASE Ingredients — Solvents & Carriers
Diluents,
Esters & Ethers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial,
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing
Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications
Printing & Packaging — Other Printing & Packaging Applications
Applicable Processes
Coatings Manufacturing,
Dye Manufacturing,
Organic Synthesis,
Textile Dyeing
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Nitrocellulose,
Other Compatible Resins
Base Chemicals End Uses
Fuel Additives
Industrial Additives End Use
Textiles
Application
  • In printing and dyeing industry, it can be used as osmosis reagent and leveling agent.
  • It also can be used as additive in fuel industry and dyestuff in textile industry and as organic synthesis intermediate.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Colorless Transparent Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assaymin. 99.50%-
Water Contentmax. 0.2%-
Distillation Range (760mm/Hg°C)123.5-127.0--
Specific Gravity (d420)0.9646±0.005--
Color(Pt-Co)max. 15--

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums
Packing
  • Coated steel drum (190 or 200kg/drum)
  • ISO tank (20MT)