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2-(n-Hexyloxy)ethanol, 98%
Description
2-(n-Hexyloxy)ethanol is used as solvents in specialty printing inks and coalescing aids in surface coatings, coupling agent, rust remover, adhesives and surface cleaners.
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2-(n-Hexyloxy)ethanol is used as solvents in specialty printing inks and coalescing aids in surface coatings, coupling agent, rust remover, adhesives and surface cleaners.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol and ether, water (9.46 g/L ).
Notes
Store under inert gas. Air sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -42°C |
| Density | 0.888 |
| Boiling Point | 208°C |
| Flash Point | 94°C (201°F) |
| Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)5OCH2CH2OH |
| Refractive Index | 1.433 |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN2922 |
| Beilstein | 1734691 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in alcohol and ether,water (9.46g/L ). |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-(n-Hexyloxy)ethanol
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether
RUO – Research Use Only
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