Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

The CAS registry number for Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is 109-86-4. Its chemical formula is C3H8O2, with a molecular weight of 76.1 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is also referred to as EGME, Methyl Cellosolve and 2-Methoxyethanol. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is supplied at a concentration of ~99.5% (ACS grade), ~99.9% (HPLC grade). Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is described as clear, colorless transparent liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.

Common applications include coatings industry — Coalescing agent, pigment dispersion, cleaning formulations — Degreasing, precision cleaning for electronics, adhesives — Solvent aiding in polymer dispersion and tack control, inks — Balancing drying time and flow in flexographic and gravure inks and pharmaceutical synthesis — Reaction solvent and in API formulations. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.

Available in drums of various sizes. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is recorded against the EC number 203-713-7 and the HS customs code 2909 42 00. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.