2-Ethoxyethanol Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Egee CAS 110-80-5

• Customization: Available
• CAS No.: 110-80-5
• Formula: C4h10o2
• Model NO.: 99%
• EINECS: 203-804-1
• Type: Synthesis Material Intermediates
• Appearance: Liquid
• Quality: Industrial
• Colour: Colorless
• Specification: ≥ 99%
• Trademark: JinYu
• Origin: China

Product Description

Product Description

Basic Information

• Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (Abbreviation: EGEE or EE; CAS Number: 110-80-5)
• Chemical Formula: C4H10O2
• Structural Formula: CH3CH2OCH2CH2OH
• Molecular Weight: 90.12 g/mol
• Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid with a mild ether-like odor.
• Solubility:
  • Miscible with water, ethanol, diethyl ether, acetone, benzene, and other organic solvents.
  • Dissolves various oils, resins, and cellulose derivatives (e.g., nitrocellulose).
• Boiling Point: 135-136°C
• Melting Point: -70°C
• Density: 0.931-0.935 g/mL (at 20°C)
• Flash Point: 43°C (closed cup), classified as a flammable liquid.

Main Application Areas
1. Industrial Solvent

• Paints and Inks:
  • Used as a diluent for nitrocellulose paints, acrylic paints, and epoxy resin coatings to improve film leveling and gloss.
  • Serves as a solvent and cosolvent in the ink industry, particularly for printed circuit board (PCB) inks.
• Cleaning Agents:
  • Removes grease, resins, and other contaminants from metal surfaces; used in electronic component cleaning (note volatility and toxicity).
• Leather and Textiles:
  • Acts as a solvent and softener in leather processing; used for dye dissolution and leveling in textile dyeing.

2. Chemical Synthesis Intermediate

• Ester Synthesis:
  Reacts with carboxylic acids to form ethylene glycol ethyl ether esters (e.g., ethyl ether acetate, CAS: 111-15-9), which are more efficient solvents.
• Surfactants:
  Used to synthesize nonionic surfactants (e.g., polyoxyethylene ethers) for detergents and emulsifiers.

3. Other Uses

• Fuel Additives:
  Added in small amounts to gasoline to improve combustion performance (use restricted due to toxicity).
• Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics:
  Previously used as a solvent in cosmetics (e.g., nail polish), but gradually replaced due to health risks.

Safety and Toxicity
Toxicity Data

• Acute Toxicity:
  • Oral LD50 (rat): 3000 mg/kg (low toxicity but requires caution).
  • Dermal LD50 (rabbit): 1290 mg/kg; absorbed through skin contact.
• Chronic Toxicity:
  • Reproductive Toxicity: Long-term exposure may damage the male reproductive system (e.g., testicular injury, reduced sperm count) and cause menstrual disorders or fetal developmental abnormalities in females (IARC classifies it as a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B)).
  • Hematotoxicity: High-concentration vapor inhalation may cause methemoglobinemia, leading to hypoxia (similar to aniline poisoning).
  • Liver and Kidney Effects: Long-term exposure may damage liver and kidney function.

Safety Protection

• Engineering Controls:
  • Ensure good ventilation in production and use areas; equip with local exhaust systems.
  • Anti-static design for storage tanks and pipelines (its vapor forms explosive mixtures with air, explosion limit 1.7-15.6% by volume).
• Personal Protection:
  • Respiratory System: Wear a gas mask (e.g., activated carbon filter) in high-concentration environments.
  • Skin/Eyes: Use chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile rubber) and safety goggles to avoid direct contact.
  • Other: Prohibit eating, drinking, or smoking in work areas; wash thoroughly after operations.

Environmental Impact

• Ecotoxicity:
  • Toxic to aquatic life; fish LC50 (96h): 20-100 mg/L (varies by species).
  • Biodegradable but may contaminate surface and groundwater at high concentrations.
• Treatment Methods:
  • Wastewater requires biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge process) or chemical oxidation (e.g., ozone, Fenton reagent).
  • Waste must be disposed of by specialized agencies; direct discharge is prohibited.

Product Parameters

 

Packaging & Shipping

Liquid products	Drum of 5kg ,10 kg ,25 kg ,50 kg 200 kg ,250 kg . 1000 kg IBC drum. TANK with 20 tons ,25 tons .
Solid products	Bag of 1 kg ,2 kg ,5 kg ,25 kg ,500kg ,1000 kg . Drum of 25 kg and 50 kg.

Packaging can be customized according to customer requirements.

Company Profile

Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.

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