Diethylene glycol monoethylether CAS 68238-81-3

(Diethylene glycol monoethylether CAS 68238-81-3)

Overview of Diethylene Glycol Monoethylethe

Diethylene Glycol Monoether (DEGME) is an organic compound belonging to the ether class. It has a colorless and transparent liquid form with a slight ether odor. Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether is an important chemical raw material and solvent, widely used in industries such as coatings, inks, adhesives, fiber treatment agents, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, rubber, and plastics.

As a solvent or diluent, diethylene glycol monoester has excellent solubility and stability and can be miscible with other organic solvents. It also has excellent wetting, permeability, and coupling properties, which can effectively improve the performance of products such as coatings and inks. In addition, diethylene glycol monoether also has moderate volatility and drying speed, suitable for various process requirements.

Features of Diethylene Glycol Monoethylethe

Chemical stability: Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether exhibits excellent chemical stability and can maintain its chemical structure intact in various chemical reactions, making it an ideal solvent or intermediate in many chemical reactions.

Physical properties: This compound is a colorless to light yellow transparent liquid with a slight ether odor. Its moderate volatility ensures rapid drying without leaving any marks after use.

Wide solubility: Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether can be mixed with organic solvents such as water, alcohol, ketones, esters, etc. This wide solubility gives it unique advantages in various applications.

Excellent wetting and permeability: It can effectively penetrate various substrate surfaces, enhance the adhesion and coverage of coatings or inks, and provide a long-lasting and uniform protective layer for products.

Moderate volatility: The volatility of diethylene glycol monoester is moderate, neither too fast to cause operational difficulties nor too slow to affect the drying speed and performance of the product.

Environmental friendliness: Although diethylene glycol monoester has certain toxicity, its environmental impact can be controlled at a lower level with proper use and treatment. Waste diethylene glycol monoether can be reused through specific recycling and treatment methods.

Application of Diethylene Glycol Monoethylethe 

Coatings and Ink Industry: Diethylene glycol monoether is widely used as a solvent or diluent for coatings and inks, which can improve the leveling, glossiness, and drying speed of products.

Application of diethylene glycol monoethylethe

Adhesive manufacturing: In adhesives, diethylene glycol monoether can be used as a plasticizer or coupling agent to enhance the adhesion and water resistance of the adhesive, enabling it to maintain stable performance under various environmental conditions.

Fiber treatment: Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether plays an important role in fiber treatment agents, improving the softness, anti-static, and hydrophilicity of fibers, making fiber products more comfortable and durable.

Pesticide formulation: In some pesticides, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether serves as a solvent or adjuvant to help improve pesticides' stability and biological activity, ensuring their effectiveness.

Application of diethylene glycol monoethylethe

Metal cleaning and electroplating: In the metal processing industry, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether can be used as a cleaning agent or an additive in electroplating solution, helping to remove dirt and oxides on the metal surface, improving the electroplating effect and quality.

Application of diethylene glycol monoethylethe

Other fields: In addition, diethylene glycol monoether has a wide range of applications in rubber, plastics, photographic films, and other fields, providing better performance and stability for products in these industries.

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FAQ

Q1

What is the physical state of Diethylene Glycol Monoether?

Answer: Diethylene glycol monoether is a colorless to light yellow transparent liquid with a slight ether odor.

Q2

What are the advantages of Diethylene Glycol Monoether compared to other solvents?

Answer: Compared to other solvents, Diethylene glycol monoether has wider solubility, better chemical stability, and moderate volatility, making it more competitive in various applications.

Q3

How does the volatility of Diethylene Glycol Monoether affect its application in coatings and inks?

Answer: Diethylene glycol monoether has moderate volatility, ensuring rapid drying of coatings and inks while avoiding operational difficulties caused by rapid evaporation, thus providing ideal coating effects and glossiness.

Q4

What role does Diethylene Glycol Monoether play in metal cleaning and electroplating?

Answer: In metal cleaning and electroplating, Diethylene glycol monoether is used as an additive in cleaning agents or electroplating solutions, which helps to remove dirt and oxides from metal surfaces and improve electroplating efficiency and quality.

Q5

What is the impact of the wettability and permeability of Diethylene Glycol Monoether on its application?

Answer: The wettability and permeability of Diethylene Glycol Monoether enable it to effectively penetrate various substrate surfaces, improve the adhesion and coverage of coatings or inks, and provide better protection for products.