National Pollutant Inventory

Substances

2-Ethoxyethanol acetate: Overview

Description

2-Ethoxyethanol acetate is used in automobile lacquers to retard evaporation and impart high gloss. It is used as a solvent for oils, resins, and nitrocellulose. It retards 'blushing' in lacquers and varnish removers. It is used in wood stains, leather and cosmetic ingredients. It is also used in the semiconductor industry.

Substance details

Substance name: 2-Ethoxyethanol acetate

CASR number: 111-15-9

Molecular formula: C6H12O3

Synonyms: Ethylene glycol monoethylether acetate; Ethylglycol acetate; Cellosolve acetate; Ethyl Cellosolve acetate; 2-Ethoxyethanol acetate; Glycol, monoethyl ether acetate; Ethylene glycol monethyl ether acetate; Ethoxyethyl acetate; Ethoxyethanol acetate; Ethylene glycol ethyl ether acetate; Ethyl acetyl glycolate

Physical properties

2-Ethoxyethanol acetate is a clear, colourless, and volatile liquid and has a mild sweet odour.

Melting Point: 61.7°C

Boiling Point: 156°C

Vapour Density: 4.7

Specific Gravity: 0.975

Flash Point: 57°C

Chemical properties

2-Ethoxyethanol acetate is an organic solvent.

Further information

The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) holds data for all sources of 2-Ethoxyethanol acetate emissions in Australia.

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