Ethyl cellosolve
Is an ethylene glycol monoethyl ether. It is used as a solvent in paints, an additive for jet fuel, a component for leather finishing agents, a separating agent for azeotropic rectification of styrene and hydrocarbons, an intermediate for certain solvents production.
Characteristics of ethyl cellosolve
Technical requirements: GOST 8313-88
Chemical name: 2-ethoxy ethanol
Empirical formula: C2Н5ОСН2СН2ОН
| Parameter | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | First | |
| Density at 20 °C, g/cm3, within | 0.928–0.930 | 0.928–0.933 |
| Color, Hazen, max. | 8 | 20 |
| Water, % wt., max. | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Ethyl cellosolve, % wt., min. | 99.5 | 97.0 |
| Saponification number, mg KOH/g, max. | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Acids in terms of acetic acid, % wt., max. | 0.005 | 0.006 |
| Refraction index, within | 1.407–1.409 | 1.407–1.409 |
| Water miscibility | Test passed | |
Supply form: Transparent flammable liquid without mechanical impurities.
Packaging: Product is shipped in non-galvanized railway tank-cars and tank-trucks and steel non-galvanized drums.
Transportation: Ethyl cellosolve is transported by railway, motor, water and air means of covered transport.
Storage: Ethyl cellosolve storage in tightly sealed steel non-galvanized reservoirs. Drummed ethyl cellosolve is stored in sheltered warehouses suitable for flammables storage.
Manufacturer: Nizhnekamskneftekhim
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