Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2-Ethoxyethanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A16100.AP
500mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2-Ethoxyethanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A16100.AP
500mL, Each
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Catalog number: A16100.AP
also known as A16100-AP
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
110-80-5
IUPAC Name
2-ethoxyethan-1-ol
Molecular Formula
C4H10O2
InChI Key
ZNQVEEAIQZEUHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCOCCO
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Assay (GC)
≥98.5% (UK-sourced material)
Refractive Index
1.4070-1.4100 @ 20?C (UK-sourced material)
Form
Liquid
Assay from Supplier's CofA
≥98.5% (US-sourced material)

Description

A widely used solvent for nitrocelluloses and dyes2-Ethoxyethanol is widely used as a varnish remover and degreasing solution. It is a solvent used for nitrocellulose. It is used as a component for dyes, inks, cleaning agents, resins, paints, destaining solution for lipoproteins on polyacrylamide gels.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
A widely used solvent for nitrocelluloses and dyes2-Ethoxyethanol is widely used as a varnish remover and degreasing solution. It is a solvent used for nitrocellulose. It is used as a component for dyes, inks, cleaning agents, resins, paints, destaining solution for lipoproteins on polyacrylamide gels.

Solubility
Miscible with water, acetone, ethyl acetate, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, diethyl ether, methanol, hydrocarbons and ethanol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, aluminum, alkalies and copper.
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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Flammable liquids
    Category 3
    Acute oral toxicity
    Category 4
    Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors
    Category 3
    Reproductive Toxicity
    Category 1B
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    Hazard Statements

    H302 - Harmful if swallowed

    H331 - Toxic if inhaled

    H360FD - May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child

    Physical Hazards

    H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor

    Precautionary Statements

    P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

    P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower

    P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing

    P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

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