Ethoxyethanol acetate
Synonyms
2-Ethoxyethyl acetate;
Ethanol, 2-ethoxy-, 1-acetate;
Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CASRN: 111-15-9
EINECS: 203-839-2
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
Molecular Weight: 132.16
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Odor pleasant odor.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable. Under strong acid or strong alkali condition, easily hydrolyzed.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS (Rev.10) label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
guinea pig oral LD50 |
1910mg/kg[1] |
|
guinea pig skin LD50 |
> 19460mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
1420mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse subcutaneous LDLo |
5000mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit inhalation LC50 |
> 2000ppm/4H[1] |
|
rabbit oral LD50 |
1950mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
10.5mL/kg[1] |
|
rat inhalation LC50 |
12100mg/m3/8H[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
2700mg/kg[1] |
Reproductive effect[1].
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, dispersing, solubilizing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/Kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as solvent.
Use as cleansing agent.
Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.
2, Industrial cleaning
Cleansing agent, paint remover in industrial cleaning.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 111-15-9, Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate
Update: 20141030(1); 20200712(2);