Description: Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. It is dissolvable in water and most organic solvents. Glycol ethers are primarily used as solvents in various formulations, such as: cleaning fluids, paints and wood stains, coatings and inks. It is particularly gaining importance in antimicrobial soaps, antiperspirants, nail polish removers, fragrances, hair dyes, and in products for treating acne, marks, and scars owing to its super solubilizing and efficacy boosting properties.

Alternative Names: Ethyldiglycol, Ethoxydiglycol, DGM, DEGEE, Carbitol, Dowanol DE, 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, Diglycol monoethyl ether, monoethyl ether, Ethyl carbitol, Ethyl diethylene glycol, Dioxitol.

Solubility: Soluble in water and other solvents

Benefits:

Excellent solvency
Great chemical stability
Compatible with water and a number of organic solvents
Low odor
Low volatility/Low vapor pressure
Readily biodegradable
Slow evaporation rate

Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products

HUMECTANT - Holds and retains moisture in cosmetic products
PERFUMING - Part of perfume oils and / or flavours
SOLVENT - Dissolves other substances

Applications: Paints, Coatings & Inks, Chemical intermediate, Floor Polish, Perfumery, Pharmaceutical & Personal Care

Usage Level: 1-100%

INCI: Ethoxydiglycol

Physicochemical Information:

Boiling point: 202 °C (1013 hPa)

Density: 0.989 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Explosion limit: 1.8 - 12.2 %(V)

Ignition temperature: 204 °C

Melting Point: -76 °C

Flash point: 96 °C

Precautionary Statement(s):

P261: Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.

P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE)