CAS #
52125-53-8 / 1569-02-4
HS #
29094900
Packaging
Drums/Totes/Bulk
Propylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (PGEE) is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild odor. It is a versatile, mid-boiling solvent in the glycol ethers family, valued for its excellent solvency, moderate evaporation rate, and good compatibility with water and organic solvents. These properties make it an important ingredient in coatings, cleaners, inks, and other industrial applications.
Product FAQ
PGEE is used across several industries. In the paints and coatings industry, it serves as a solvent to improve flow, leveling, and application properties. It is incorporated into industrial and household cleaning products for its grease-cutting and low-residue characteristics. The printing inks sector utilizes PGEE to enhance flow, drying, and stability. In chemical manufacturing, it acts as a reaction solvent and intermediate for various formulations. Additionally, PGEE is used in adhesives, where it improves spreadability and bonding in adhesive formulations.
PGEE is commonly used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and lacquers, where it improves application properties and durability. It is a key ingredient in cleaning products, such as degreasers and multi-surface cleaners, for its solvency and low toxicity. In printing inks, it enhances flow and drying performance. PGEE is also employed in adhesives to ensure smooth application and strong bonding and in chemical formulations as a versatile intermediate.
PGEE is synthesized through the reaction of propylene oxide with ethanol. This etherification process produces Propylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, which is then purified through distillation to meet industrial-grade specifications for various applications.
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