Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether

Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (abbreviated as DEGME) is an important multifunctional organic solvent with applications spanning multiple industrial fields, primarily including the following aspects:

️ ‌1. Coatings and Inks Industry‌

• ‌Solvent and Leveling Agent‌: Acts as a high-boiling solvent for resins and cellulose, improving the fluidity, wettability, and coating uniformity of paints, enhancing gloss and weather resistance.
• ‌Drying Regulation‌: Its low volatility extends the drying time of inks, ensuring printing uniformity.

️ ‌2. Cleaning Agents and Surface Treatment‌

• ‌Industrial Cleaning‌: Effectively dissolves contaminants such as grease and resins, used for cleaning electronic components and metal parts.
• ‌Extraction Agent‌: Used in the petrochemical field for hydrocarbon extraction and separation.

3. Pharmaceutical and Pesticide Fields‌

• ‌Drug Carrier‌: Increases drug solubility and stability, used in the preparation of topical agents.
• ‌Pesticide Adjuvant‌: Enhances the permeability and persistence of active ingredients.

4. Cosmetics and Personal Care‌

• ‌Humectant and Solvent‌: Used in skincare creams, shampoos, etc., to improve product lubricity and spreadability.

‌9. Used as a cellulose solvent in nail polish.

5. Organic Synthesis and Chemical Processes‌

• ‌Reaction Medium‌: Participates in esterification, etherification, and condensation reactions, serving as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
• ‌Grignard Reaction Solvent‌: Used in the synthesis of organometallic compounds.

6. Other Industrial Applications‌

• ‌Brake Fluid Component‌: Used as an additive in brake fluids in the automotive industry.
• ‌Electronic Chemicals‌: Serves as a solvent in electrolytes and precision coating processes.

⚠️ ‌Safety Precautions‌

This product is irritating to the eyes and skin; use requires ventilation and fire prevention. In pharmaceuticals/cosmetics, purity must be strictly controlled to avoid impurity residues.