National Pollutant Inventory

Substances

2-Ethoxyethanol: Sources of emissions

Industry sources

The primary stationary sources of 2-Ethoxyethanol are the industries that manufacture it or use it in production. Some of the industries that use it in production are the paint, varnish, wood stain, and lacquer industries. It is used in printing and in the semiconductor industry.

Diffuse sources, and industry sources included in diffuse emissions data

Diffuse emissions to air are from commercial and household painting, staining and use of varnish and lacquers. Some inks will also give off low levels of 2-Ethoxyethanol.

Natural sources

2-Ethoxyethanol does not occur naturally in the environment.

Transport sources

There are no known sources of mobile emissions of 2-Ethoxyethanol.

Consumer products

Household hard surface cleaners, ink markers, various paint and paint-related products, paint thinners, polishing preparations.

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