2-Ethoxyethanol (Ethyl Cellosolve) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Ethyl Cellosolve
- Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether
- Ethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether
- EGEE
2-ethoxyethanol supplier in Malaysia for coatings, ink, cleaning and electronics buyers. The trade still says ethyl cellosolve, the systematic name is ethylene glycol monoethyl ether and spec sheets abbreviate it to EGEE (CAS 110-80-5, C4H10O2). It is a clear, colourless liquid, miscible with water and with most common organic solvents.
Industrial solvent and cleaning duty carries most of the demand: thinner and lacquer blending, printing inks, degreasing and surface preparation. Because it dissolves in water and in hydrocarbons, it works as a coupling solvent that holds an otherwise unstable blend in one phase. A boiling point near 135 degrees Celsius keeps evaporation slow enough for wash and thinner work without leaving a heavy residue.
2-ethoxyethanol is the ethyl member of the series and a different product from 2-butoxyethanol, sold as butyl cellosolve, and from 2-methoxyethanol. Each ether has its own evaporation rate, solvency and specification, so state which one the formulation calls for. The choice here is between industrial, high-purity and electronic grades rather than between forms, since the material is only ever a liquid.
Send the required grade, target specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, pack format, documentation and timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 110-80-5
- Formula
- C4H10O2
- Grade
- industrial, high-purity, electronic
- Appearance
- clear, colourless liquid with a mild ether-like odour
2-Ethoxyethanol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial-grade 2-ethoxyethanol | clear, colourless liquid | typical industrial solvent specification, commonly 99% minimum | Paint, lacquer and thinner blending, printing inks, degreasing and surface preparation where a standard industrial solvent cut is acceptable. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity 2-ethoxyethanol | clear, colourless liquid | high-purity specification | Controlled formulation and process duty that needs tighter water, colour and impurity limits than a general industrial cut carries. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Electronic-grade 2-ethoxyethanol | clear, colourless liquid | electronic or semiconductor specification | Photoresist stripping and final rinse steps in electronics and metal finishing, where the process sets metal, particle and moisture limits. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy 2-ethoxyethanol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for 2-ethoxyethanol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid with a mild ether-like odour | — |
| Identity | 2-ethoxyethanol, the monoethyl ether of ethylene glycol, also called ethyl cellosolve, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether or EGEE | — |
| CAS number | 110-80-5 | — |
| Molecular formula | C4H10O2 | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 90 g/mol | — |
| Boiling point | approximately 135 °C | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water and with most common organic solvents | — |
| Grade controls | assay, water content, colour, acidity and any metal or particle limits checked against the grade being quoted | — |
2-Ethoxyethanol applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat, ignition sources and strong oxidisers. Control vapour in enclosed spaces, avoid skin contact and use gloves and eye protection. Handle to the safety information issued with the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about 2-ethoxyethanol
Are 2-ethoxyethanol, ethyl cellosolve and EGEE the same product?
Yes. All three name the same glycol ether. Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether is the systematic naming, EGEE is the abbreviation on many spec sheets, and ethoxyethanol is the same word without the locant.
Is 2-ethoxyethanol the same as butyl cellosolve or 2-butoxyethanol?
No. Butyl cellosolve, also sold as 2-butoxyethanol, is the butyl ether of ethylene glycol and boils higher, so it evaporates more slowly and carries a different solvency balance. Order the butyl ether by name if that is what the formulation specifies, since the two are not interchangeable.
What is the difference between 2-ethoxyethanol and 2-methoxyethanol?
They are separate products. 2-methoxyethanol, known in the trade as methyl cellosolve, is the methyl ether and boils lower, while this page covers the ethyl ether at around 135 degrees Celsius. Name the ether the formulation calls for, because solvency and evaporation both shift with the chain length.
Which 2-ethoxyethanol grade should a buyer request?
Industrial grade covers most thinner, ink, coating and degreasing work. High-purity material suits controlled formulation where water and colour limits are tight, and electronic grade is asked for in photoresist and precision cleaning duty. Send the application with any purchasing specification you hold.
What makes 2-ethoxyethanol useful as a coupling solvent?
It dissolves in water and in hydrocarbons at the same time, so a blend can hold resin, water and hydrocarbon together without separating. That is why it appears in thinners, cleaners and surface-preparation blends rather than only as a straight solvent.
How should 2-ethoxyethanol be handled and stored?
Store it closed, cool and well ventilated, away from heat, ignition sources and strong oxidisers. Keep vapour out of enclosed working areas, avoid skin contact and wear gloves and eye protection. Work to the safety information supplied with the grade quoted.
What details are needed for a 2-ethoxyethanol price enquiry?
Give the grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention the pack format you prefer, any documentation you need and the timing you are working to, so the quotation answers the whole requirement.