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Glycol Ether EE Technical Grade
Technical
- CAS number
- 110-80-5
- UN number
- UN1171
- Hazard class · packing group
- 3 · PG III
- Structure
Structure · PubChem - Grade
- Technical
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazards
- Proper shipping name
- Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Glycol Ether EE Technical Grade
- Alliance Code
- glycol-ether-ee
- Grade
- Technical
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 110-80-5Adjudicated
- Formula
- C4H10O2PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 90.12PubChem
- Product Type
- Pure substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity (by GC) | 98.5 % min | 99.5 % | Gas chromatography | Interpreted |
| Acidity (as acetic acid) | 0.01 % by wt max | 0.0023 % | — | Interpreted |
| Distillation range, initial boiling point | 134.0 °C min | 135.1 °C | — | Interpreted |
| Identity | passes test | Passes test | IR-spectrum | Interpreted |
| Peroxide (as H2O2) | Max 0.005% | 0.00038% | — | Interpreted |
| Residue on evaporation | max. 0.005% | 0.00082% | — | Interpreted |
| Water | 0.1 % max | 0.03 % | — | Interpreted |
| Color (APHA / Pt-Co) | ≤ 15 APHA | 9 | ASTM D1209 | Interpreted |
Values are reproduced from the current product reference. Source labels do not by themselves establish a supplier guarantee or a test result for your lot. Confirm applicable acceptance limits and request lot-specific documentation.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade Technical | — | — | current | current |
| ACS | — | — | glycol-ether-ee-acs | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless mobile liquid | Adjudicated |
| Form | Liquid | Published reference |
| Odor | Mild, sweet ether-like | Adjudicated |
| pH | About 7 (neutral) | Adjudicated |
| Specific Gravity | 0.929–0.932 at 20 °C (water = 1) | Adjudicated |
| Density | 0.931 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | 133–136 °C (271–277 °F) | Adjudicated |
| Melting Point | -70 °C (-94 °F) | Adjudicated |
| Flash Point | 40–43 °C (104–109 °F), closed cup | Adjudicated |
| Vapor Pressure | About 4 mmHg (5 hPa) at 20 °C | Adjudicated |
| Vapor Density | 3.1 (air = 1) | Adjudicated |
| Solubility (water) | Completely miscible with water | Adjudicated |
| Refractive Index (nD 20) | 1.4060 - 1.4100 | Interpreted |
| Viscosity | 2.1 mPa·s at 20 °C | Adjudicated |
Polar solvent — purity vs. intended end-use (electronics, pharma, general industrial) is the dominant grade consideration. See application guidance for grade selection.
Materials of ConstructionService envelope ≈ 100%
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Fair | 60 | Acceptable for alcohols; poor for ketones. | Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility |
EPDM elastomer | Fair | — | Good for alcohols, poor for esters | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Fair | 80 | Swells in acetone and esters; avoid for those. | Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility |
FFKM (Kalrez) fluoropolymer | Excellent | 200 | Premium ester / ketone sealing | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
PTFE fluoropolymer | Excellent | 200 | Universal solvent compatibility. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic | Excellent | 100 | Universally inert. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Excellent | 80 | Inert; preferred for high-purity solvent service. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Aluminium metal | Good | 40 | Acceptable; avoid prolonged wet contact | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Carbon Steel metal | Fair | 50 | Trace moisture causes rust; flash-rust prevention required. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
HDPE thermoplastic | Fair | 40 | Swells with many polar solvents; verify per solvent. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
PP thermoplastic | Good | 50 | Acceptable but watch swelling with esters | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
PVC thermoplastic | Fair | 25 | Esters soften PVC; avoid for esters | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Ratings reflect the service envelope (concentration × temperature) shown. Always confirm against your specific duty cycle and contact-time before equipment selection. The most cautious rating across overlapping references is shown.
Materials Selection Tool
Showing 12 of 12 material ratings within the selected envelope.
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Fair | 60 | Acceptable for alcohols; poor for ketones. |
EPDM elastomer | Fair | — | Good for alcohols, poor for esters |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Fair | 80 | Swells in acetone and esters; avoid for those. |
FFKM (Kalrez) fluoropolymer | Excellent | 200 | Premium ester / ketone sealing |
PTFE fluoropolymer | Excellent | 200 | Universal solvent compatibility. |
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic | Excellent | 100 | Universally inert. |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Excellent | 80 | Inert; preferred for high-purity solvent service. |
Aluminium metal | Good | 40 | Acceptable; avoid prolonged wet contact |
Carbon Steel metal | Fair | 50 | Trace moisture causes rust; flash-rust prevention required. |
HDPE thermoplastic | Fair | 40 | Swells with many polar solvents; verify per solvent. |
PP thermoplastic | Good | 50 | Acceptable but watch swelling with esters |
PVC thermoplastic | Fair | 25 | Esters soften PVC; avoid for esters |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN117149 CFR 172.101
- Hazard Class
- 3Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Ethylene glycol monoethyl etherAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HCS 2024
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H226, H302, H331, H360FDAdjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P201, P202, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P312, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P308+P313, P310, P321, P330, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- 200 ppm TWAOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000
- ACGIH TLV
- 5 ppm TWA [skin]Adjudicated
- NIOSH REL
- 0.5 ppm (1.8 mg/m³) TWA [skin]Adjudicated
- NIOSH IDLH
- 500 ppmAdjudicated
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Health & Fire Hazard
Acute Toxicology
- LD₅₀ Oral (rat)
- 2,125–3,000 mg/kg (rat)Adjudicated
- LD₅₀ Dermal (rabbit)
- 3,300–3,900 mg/kgAdjudicated
- LC₅₀ Inhalation (rat, 4 h)
- 4,267 ppm (about 15.7 mg/L), vaporAdjudicated
Acute toxicology values from SDS Section 11 or NIOSH RTECS.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Glycol Ether EE Technical Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
Solvent for lacquers, dyes, inks and resins; chemical intermediate.Adjudicated
Restrictions on Use: May damage fertility or the unborn child: for industrial and laboratory use by trained workers only, not for consumer use. Use in closed systems or with local exhaust; avoid skin contact (absorbed through skin).
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Keep tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated flammables area away from ignition sources, oxidizers and light. Store locked up. Date containers on opening and test for peroxides before distilling or concentrating.Adjudicated
- Handling Precautions
- Use chemical-resistant gloves and splash goggles. Bond and ground during transfer to prevent static accumulation. Eliminate ignition sources within vapor envelope.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Strong oxidizing agents; strong acids and bases; copper and other reactive metals; rubber and some plastics.Adjudicated
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN1171, Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, 3, PG III
Packaging-dependent regulation: Non-bulk packaging (≤ 119 gal, e.g. drums, pails, cans) ships as NON-REGULATED under the combustible-liquid reclassification (49 CFR 173.150(f)). Bulk packaging (totes/IBC > 119 gal) ships fully regulated under the DOT profile shown above. The combustible-liquid reclassification does not apply to transportation by vessel or aircraft, except where other means of transportation is impracticable (49 CFR 173.120(b)(2)).
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer, DOT Hazmat–certified (49 CFR 172.704).
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| 1.8 | 2026-10-08 | Canonical data updated: 27 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.7 | 2026-10-05 | Canonical data updated: 3 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.6 | 2026-09-30 | Canonical data updated: 4 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.5 | 2026-08-19 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.4 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 3 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.3 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data updated: 3 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 7 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.