Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate is used as a catalytic agent, petrochemical additive, coating auxiliary agent and in organic synthesis. It is mainly used as metal, furniture paint solvents and as organic intermediate.
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Applications
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate is used as a catalytic agent, petrochemical additive, coating auxiliary agent and in organic synthesis. It is mainly used as metal, furniture paint solvents and as organic intermediate.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Store at room temperature. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- R L Smith. Review of glycol ether and glycol ether ester solvents used in the coating industry. Environ Health Perspect. 1984, 57 1-4.
- Richard M. Stephenson. Mutual solubilities: water-glycol ethers and water-glycol esters . J. Chem. Eng. Data. 1993, 38 (1), 134-138.