2-Ethoxyethanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

A widely used solvent for nitrocelluloses and dyes2-Ethoxyethanol is widely used as a varnish remover and degreasing solution. It is a solvent used for nitrocellulose. It is used as a component for dyes, inks, cleaning agents, resins, paints, destaining solution for lipoproteins on polyacrylamide gels.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
A widely used solvent for nitrocelluloses and dyes2-Ethoxyethanol is widely used as a varnish remover and degreasing solution. It is a solvent used for nitrocellulose. It is used as a component for dyes, inks, cleaning agents, resins, paints, destaining solution for lipoproteins on polyacrylamide gels.

Solubility
Miscible with water, acetone, ethyl acetate, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, diethyl ether, methanol, hydrocarbons and ethanol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, aluminum, alkalies and copper.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -90°C
• Density: 0.931
• Boiling Point: 134°C to 135°C
• Flash Point: 44°C (111°F)
• Odor: Ether-like
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH
• Refractive Index: 1.4085
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN1171
• Beilstein: 1098271
• Merck Index: 14,3750
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,acetone,ethyl acetate,benzene,carbon tetrachloride,diethyl ether,methanol,hydrocarbons and ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 90.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Ethoxyethanol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Ethoxyethanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• Acute toxicity Category 4

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations..

RUO – Research Use Only