Propylene glycol ethyl ether

　　1. Coatings and Inks Industry

　　Solvents: Used in solvent-based coatings (such as alkyd resin coatings, polyurethane coatings) to dissolve resins and regulate drying speed, improving the flow and gloss of the coating film;

　　Coalescing agents: Used as co-solvents in water-based coatings to enhance the compatibility of emulsions with pigments and promote film formation;

　　Inks: Used in water-based and solvent-based inks to improve the adhesion of inks to substrates such as paper and plastic.

　　2. Cleaning Agents and Degreasers

　　As components of metal cleaners and electronic component cleaners, dissolving oil, grease, and resin-based stains, especially suitable for cleaning precision instruments and circuit boards;

　　Can be compounded with other solvents (such as ethanol, acetone) to enhance decontamination ability.

　　3. Industrial Solvents and Intermediates

　　As reaction solvents for organic synthesis (such as the preparation of esters and ethers);

　　Used as degreasers in leather processing, or as raw materials for pesticide emulsifiers.

　　4. Other Fields

　　Used in small amounts in cosmetics (such as nail polish, hairspray) as solvents to regulate product viscosity;

　　As fuel additives to improve the fluidity of diesel.

CAS NO: 1569-02-4

EC NO: 216-374-5

Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂

Molecular Weight: 104.1476

Aliases: Propylene glycol monoethyl ether; 1,2-Propylene glycol-1-monoethyl ether; Propylene glycol ethyl ether;

Structure: