Product
Glycol Ethers
Glycol Ethers are coalescing and coupling solvents used in water-based paints, cleaners, inks and brake fluids, in E-series and P-series grades.
- Grades / forms
- Coalescing solvents
- Documents
- TDS · SDS to view and download
Overview
Glycol ethers combine an ether and an alcohol group in one molecule, so they mix with both water and oils. In latex paint they act as coalescents: they temporarily soften polymer particles so they fuse into a continuous film, then slowly evaporate. In cleaners they couple water and greasy soils together.
Common E-series products include butyl glycol (2-butoxyethanol) and butyl diglycol. P-series products based on propylene glycol, such as PGME, PnB and DPnB, have a better toxicological profile and are increasingly preferred. Ester-alcohol coalescents are also supplied for low-odour paints.
Applications
- 1Coalescing solvent in latex and emulsion paints
- 2Coupling solvent in household and industrial cleaners
- 3Printing inks and coatings
- 4Brake fluid formulations
- 5Electronics and metal cleaning
Specification
- Purity (Wt %)
- 99.0 min
- Acidity (HAC) (Wt %)
- 0.01 max
- Moisture (Wt %)
- 0.1 max
- Color (Hazen) (APHA)
- 15 max
- Appearance
- Colorless, transparent liquid
- Distillation range (℃)
- 168.0-173.0
Specification as stated on our Technical Data Sheet, which you can download below.
Documents
PDF documents from our quality records.
Packing & storage
Packing
- 185–200 kg steel or HDPE drums
- 1000 L IBCs
Storage & handling
Store in closed containers in a cool, ventilated area away from ignition sources and oxidisers. Some grades are flammable.
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Questions
Glycol Ethers, answered.
E-series glycol ethers are made from ethylene oxide, P-series from propylene oxide. P-series products generally have lower toxicity and are increasingly specified in paints and cleaners, while E-series products such as butyl glycol remain widely used for their strong solvency.
The best coalescent depends on the binder's MFFT and the VOC limit. Butyl diglycol, DPnB and ester-alcohol coalescents are common choices, each balancing efficiency, evaporation rate and odour.
Many glycol ethers are classed as volatile organic compounds under paint VOC regulations, though definitions vary by region. Low-volatility coalescents are used to meet low-VOC targets.
Yes. Cosmo Chemistry manufactures and exports Glycol Ethers from Surat, Gujarat, India to more than 55 countries, for customers in the paints, inks & coatings industry. Send your grade, quantity and destination port for a quotation within one business day.
Every shipment of Glycol Ethers from Cosmo Chemistry includes a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Certificate of Origin, third-party pre-shipment inspection and destination-specific regulatory documentation are arranged on request.
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