Ethylene Glycol Monohexyl Ether (CAS 112-25-4)
High-boiling glycol ether solvent for coatings, inks, and industrial formulations.
【Chemical Name】 Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether
【Chemical Synonyms】 2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol; 2-Hexoxyethanol; Hexyl Cellosolve; n-Hexyl cellosolve; Ethylene glycol n-hexyl ether
【CAS No.】 112-25-4
【Molecular Formula】 C₈H₁₈O₂
【Molecular Weight】 146.23 g/mol
【Product properties】
Colorless, clear liquid. Slow-evaporating glycol ether with balanced amphiphilic character (miscible with polar and non-polar media). Key metrics: density ~0.889 g/cm³ (20°C); boiling point ~208°C; flash point ~91–94°C; viscosity 5.2 cP (25°C); water solubility ~9.46 g/L. Effective coalescing aid and coupling agent; improves flow, leveling, and pigment dispersion in coating and ink systems.
【Storage】
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents. Keep containers tightly closed under inert gas where applicable to prevent moisture ingress and degradation.
【Packing】
200 L HDPE drums; 1000 L IBC containers; ISO tanks for bulk volume. Custom packaging available upon request.
【Application】
- Coatings: Coalescing aid for waterborne and solvent-based architectural/industrial coatings; enhances film formation and surface leveling.
- Printing inks: Solvent for specialty inks; controls drying speed and maintains printhead performance.
- Adhesives & sealants: Viscosity modifier and open-time extender.
- Industrial cleaning: Solubilizes oils and greases in degreasing and parts-washing formulations.
- Polymer processing: Modulates viscosity and dynamics of polymer solutions.
【Product Specification】
| Parameter | Standard |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Assay (Purity, GC) | ≥ 98% (technical grade) |
| Water content | ≤ 0.2% |
| Color (Pt-Co) | ≤ 20 |
| Grade | Industrial / technical |
Typical purity ≥98%; COA available for batch-specific QA and regulatory compliance.
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