Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Diethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether
- 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol
- DEGEE
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether supplier in Malaysia, serving personal-care, pharmaceutical, cleaning and coating formulators. Personal-care buyers know it by the INCI name ethoxydiglycol; specification sheets may print diethylene glycol ethyl ether, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol or DEGEE (CAS 111-90-0, C6H14O3). It is a clear, practically odourless liquid that is fully miscible with water yet dissolves materials water alone will not touch.
That dual solvency is the commercial point. Formulators reach for it to solubilise fragrance, actives and other poorly water-soluble ingredients in clear aqueous, hydroalcoholic and gel bases, and pharmaceutical and laboratory preparations use it as a carrier where a high-boiling, water-miscible ether is written into the method.
Grades differ by purity rather than by form. Technical material covers cleaner, ink and resin solvent duty, low-water material is chosen when residual moisture or colour is the limiting parameter, and cosmetic grade is bought under the ethoxydiglycol name.
This page is the ethyl ether alone. It is not diethylene glycol, not the butyl homologue and not a shorter monoethylene glycol ether. Send the grade, target specification, quantity and delivery address with your enquiry, and availability, packing, documents and timing follow in the quotation.
- CAS number
- 111-90-0
- Formula
- C6H14O3
- Grade
- technical, high-purity, cosmetic
- Appearance
- clear, colourless liquid, practically odourless
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical grade diethylene glycol monoethyl ether | clear, colourless liquid | — | Coupling and thinning solvent for industrial cleaners, resin cuts and printing inks where the buyer works to an ordinary industrial specification. | Drum and IBC options are confirmed at quotation stage. |
| High-purity, low-water diethylene glycol monoethyl ether | clear, colourless liquid | — | Duty that turns on residual water, colour or trace impurities, including solvent systems blended for laboratory and controlled manufacturing work. | Sealed drum or IBC packs; the format is settled at quotation stage. |
| Cosmetic grade ethoxydiglycol | clear, colourless liquid | — | Formulation work that specifies the ingredient by its INCI name, such as solubilising fragrance, actives and other poorly water-soluble components in a clear aqueous or hydroalcoholic base. | Drum, jerry can or smaller liquid packs are discussed at enquiry. |
How to buy diethylene glycol monoethyl ether from ChemTrade
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid, practically odourless | — |
| Identity | diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, also written diethylene glycol ethyl ether, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol or DEGEE | — |
| INCI name | ethoxydiglycol | — |
| CAS number | 111-90-0 | — |
| Molecular formula | C6H14O3 | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 134 g/mol | — |
| Boiling point | approximately 202 °C | — |
| Density at 20 C | approximately 0.99 g/cm3 | — |
| Water miscibility | fully miscible with water, and with alcohols and most polar solvents | — |
| Grade parameters | assay, water content, colour and residue as defined by the grade under discussion | — |
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether applications
Safety and handling
Store in closed containers in a cool, ventilated area, away from ignition sources and oxidising agents. The liquid takes up moisture from air, which matters when a low-water grade has been specified, so keep opened packs sealed. Observe the handling guidance issued alongside the grade quoted. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Is ethoxydiglycol the same as diethylene glycol monoethyl ether?
Yes. Ethoxydiglycol is the INCI name used in personal-care formulation for the same substance, which also appears as diethylene glycol ethyl ether, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol or DEGEE, at CAS 111-90-0. Personal-care buyers usually meet it as ethoxydiglycol, and industrial buyers as the systematic name.
Is diethylene glycol monoethyl ether the same as diethylene glycol?
No. Diethylene glycol is the diol; this material is its mono ethyl ether, where one hydroxyl group has been converted to an ethoxy group. That changes solvency, boiling behaviour and use, so the two must each be ordered by name and never substituted for one another.
What is the difference between the ethyl and the butyl diethylene glycol ether?
The alkyl chain differs, and with it the balance between water and organic solvency. The ethyl ether is the more water-loving of the two and is the one seen in personal-care and pharmaceutical formulation, while the butyl homologue is a separate product used mainly in heavier industrial solvent duty.
Which grade of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether should be requested?
Technical grade covers industrial cleaner, ink and resin solvent work. High-purity, low-water material is chosen where water content or colour is the controlling limit. Cosmetic grade is requested under the ethoxydiglycol name for personal-care formulation. Send the intended use and any defined limits.
Is diethylene glycol monoethyl ether soluble in water?
It is fully miscible with water and also mixes with alcohols and most polar organic solvents, which is the property most formulators select it for. That dual miscibility is what lets it hold an oily active or fragrance in a clear water-based product.
What should a quotation request for this solvent include?
Include the grade, the intended formulation, any specification limits you work to, the quantity and the delivery address. If a particular pack size, documentation set or planning window matters, note it so the quotation addresses the full requirement.