Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is a product of ethylene oxide and Methanol. Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is chemically known as a Methyl Diglycol, 2-hydroxy-2-methoxy-diethyl ether. Commercially it is known as a Methyl Carbitol, which is a trademark of Union Carbide. Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether is an excellent solvent for the various resins & paste etc. ADVANCE PETROCHEMICALS LTD. is selling this product in the brand name APITOL 120.
Application:
APITOL 120 is a relatively non-volatile solvent and therefore it is included only in special lacquer formulations, principally nitrocellulose lacquers, to improve the properties of the lacquers. It can be stabilized with 2,6-ditert-butyl-4-methylphenol (0.005%). Owning to its low volatility small quantity can be added to lacquer solutions. The dilution capacity of APITOL 120 is very good. This product is also used in aviation industries as Fsii Dicing Anti Icing agent.
APITOL 120 does not attack rubber. APITOL 120 is also used in the printing ink, industry and in the production of ballpoint pen inks.
Specification
Chemical Composition | Diethylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DGMME) |
Chemical Formula | C5H12O3 |
Cas No. | 111-77-3 |
Appearance | Clear, bright and free from solid matter |
Colour, Platinum-Cobalt | 10.0 Max. |
Specific Gravity 20/20 degreeC | 1.021 - 1.025 |
Distillation Initial Boiling Point Dry Point | 191.0 degree C Min. 198.0 degree C Max |
PH of 25% solution in water 25 +/- 2 degreeC | 5.5 to 7.5 |
Flash Point (degreeC) | 85degree C Min. |
Water Content % | 0.15 Max |
Molecular Weight | 120.15 |
Acidity % w/w (as Acetic Acid) | 0.01 Max. |
Viscosity at 20 degreec | 3.9 cps. |
Solubility In water | Soluble |
Purity | 99% |
Packing : 50, 210 Kg. in M.S. /HDPE Drum