Ethyl Diglycol

It is employed as a constituent part of many brake fluids because of its low and in the paint industry where it is used to improve the gloss and flow properties of paint. It is also a constituent of many wood stains and wood preservatives. In the printing industry it is used both in printing inks and as a cleaning agent in offset printing and in the textile industry, it is a solvent used in the printing and dyeing of textile fabrics and fibers.

Synonyms
Diethylene Glycol
Chemical Formula
C6H14O3
CAS Number
111-90-0

Characteristics

Molar Weight
106.12 g/mol
Forms
Liquid (clear)

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Dyes
  • Cleaning products
  • Solvents
  • Paint and Coatings