Ethyl carbitol
Ethylcarbitol is a diethylene gycol monoethyl ether, produced by ethyl alcohol and ethyl cellsolve ethoxylation. It is used for production of ethers, braking and special hydraulic fluids.
Characteristics of ethyl carbitol
Design specification: TU 2422-125-05766801-2003
Chemical name: 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy) ethanol
Empirical formula: C6H14O
Parameter | Value | ||
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Premium | First | ||
Grade A | Grade B | ||
Density at 20°C, g/cm3, within | 0.986–0.992 | 0.986–0.995 | 0.985–1.000 |
Water, % wt., max. | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
Ethyl carbitol, % wt., min. | 99 | 95 | 90 |
Ethyl cellsolve, % wt., max. | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
Ethylene glycol, % wt., max. | 0.8 | 4.0 | 9.0 |
Supply form: Slightly viscous, combustible transparent liquid without odor.
Packaging: Product is shipped in railway tank-cars and tank-trucks.
Transportation: Ethyl carbitol is transported by railway tank-cars and tank trucks. Infill is 95%.
Storage: Ethyl carbitol storage in tightly sealed, away from open fire, in well ventilated warehouse.
Manufacturer: Nizhnekamskneftekhim