Propyl Cellosolve is useful in printing and other specialized coatings applications and is a frequent choice for replacement of Ethyl Cellosolve. Its fast evaporation, high water solubility and active solvency make Propyl Cellosolve ideal for a variety of cleaning applications.
| Chemical Name: | Ethylene Glycol Monopropyl Ether |
| Chemical Family: | Ethylene Glycol Ether |
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Other Names: |
• 2-Propoxyethanol |
| CAS No: | 2807-30-9 |
| Chemical Formula: | C3H7OCH2CH2OH |
Properties:
• Good coupling efficiency
• Good solvent activity
• High dilution ratio
• Low surface tension
• Low volatility/Low vapor pressure
• Miscible with water and most organic liquids
• Predicted to be readily biodegradable*
• Slow evaporation rate
Applications:
• Aerosols
• Cleaners - Ink Processes, Glass, Household,
• Industrial, and Metal
• Coatings - Automotive OEM
• Coatings - Automotive Refinish
• Coatings - Can and Coil
• Coatings - Consumer Electronics
• Coatings - General Industrial
• Coatings - Industrial Maintenance and
• Marine
• Coatings - Industrial Wood
• Coatings - Transportation
• Graphic Arts - Printing Inks
