n-Hexyl Glykol is mainly used as a solvent, flow promoter and coalescent aid in the coatings industry and in printing inks and cleaners.
n-Hexyl Glykol is a clear, mobile, high-boiling, low-volatility liquid for use as a solvent, flow promoter and coalescent.
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as solvents in speciality printing inks and coalescing aids in surface coatings, coupling agent, rust remover, adhesives and surface cleaners.
CAS Number: 112-25-4
EC number: 203-951-1
n-Hexyl Glykol is a glycol ether that has a chemical formula of C8H18O2.
n-Hexyl Glykol clear, mobile, high-boiling, low-volatility liquid for use as a solvent, flow promoter and coalescent.
n-Hexyl Glykol is a Glycol Ether.
n-Hexyl Glykol is a solvent used in speciality printing inks and coalescing aids in surface coatings, coupling agent, rust remover, adhesives and surface cleaners.
n-Hexyl Glykol molecule consists of 18 Hydrogen atom(s), 8 Carbon atom(s) and 2 Oxygen atom(s) - a total of 28 atom(s).
n-Hexyl Glykol is a special solvent for paint and ink.
The molecular weight of n-Hexyl Glykol is determined by the sum of the atomic weights of each constituent element multiplied by the number of atoms.
Chemical nature of n-Hexyl Glykol:
Ethylene glycol mono-n-hexyl ether, 2-hexoxy-1-ethanol
Molecular formula: C8H18O2
Molar mass: 146.2 g/mol
CAS No.: 112-25-4
EINECS No.: 203-951-1
Delivery specification of n-Hexyl Glykol:
Property Value / Unit / Test method /
Mass fraction of
– n-hexyl glycol min. 98.0 % DIN 55688
– water max. 0.1 % DIN 51777, part 1
Platinum-cobalt colour max. 10 – DIN EN 1557
Acid value max. 0.1 mg KOH/g DIN EN ISO 3682
n-Hexyl Glykol is under the categories of emissions / emissions to water / emissions to fresh water.
n-Hexyl Glykol is a clear, mobile, neutral, slightly hygroscopic liquid with a mild odor.
n-Hexyl Glykol is miscible with all common solvents, e. g. alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, glycols and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
n-Hexyl Glykol’s miscibility with water is limited.
n-Hexyl Glykol enters into the typical reactions of alcohols, e. g. esterification, etherification, oxidation and the formation of alcoholates.
n-Hexyl Glykol may form peroxides if it comes into contact with atmospheric oxygen.
Properties of n-Hexyl Glykol:
n-Hexyl glycol is a clear, mobile, neutral, slightly hygroscopic liquid with a mild odour.
n-Hexyl Glykol is miscible with all common solvents, e. g. alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, glycols and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
n-Hexyl Glykol's miscibility with water, however, is limited.
n-Hexyl glycol enters into the typical reactions of alcohols, e.g. esterification, etherification, oxidation and the formation of alcoholates.
Like all other ethers, n-Hexyl Glykol may form peroxides if it comes into contact with atmospheric oxygen.
Physical data about n-Hexyl Glykol:
The following physical data have been compiled from the literature, measurements and calculations.
They provide no guarantee of properties in the legal sense, however.
Boiling range at 1013 mbar: 200 – 212 °C
(DIN 53171; 95 Vol.-%; 2 – 97 ml)
Density at 20 °C (DIN 51757): 0.887 – 0.890 g/cm3
Refractive index: n20
D (DIN 53491) 1.428 –1.430
Freezing point at 1013 mbar: – 42 °C (ice flakes)
Coatings industry:
By virtue of n-Hexyl Glykol's good solvent power, the main applications of n-hexyl glycol are as a solvent, flow promoter and coalescent aid.
For instance, n-Hexyl Glykol improves the flow of many baking finish systems.
Added in small proportions to formulations for electrodeposition paints, it greatly improves film formation and levelling.
n-Hexyl glycol is also eminently suitable as a mild, low-odour co-solvent in low-aromatic mineral spirit blends for dissolving polymer binders such as Acronal® 260 F.
n-Hexyl glycol can also be used in printing inks and cleaners.
n-Hexyl Glykol is a high boiling point, slow evaporating solvent with excellent solvency characteristics.
n-Hexyl Glykol has the characteristic structure of glycol ethers and contains both ether and alcohol functional groups in the same molecule.
As a result, n-Hexyl Glykol provides unique cleaning power for removal of both water-soluble and greasy (water insoluble) soils.
The linear hexyl portion of this provides excellent oil solubility characteristics that make n-Hexyl Glykol useful in both consumer and industrial cleaner applications.
n-Hexyl Glykol plays an important role in specialty printing inks.
Because of its limited water solubility and slow evaporation, n-Hexyl Glykol can be used in formulations for the silk screen process to prevent premature setting of the ink.
Uses of n-Hexyl Glykol:
Cosmetics
Cleaners
Textiles
Waterborne coatings
Cleaning
Printing ink
Benefits of n-Hexyl Glykol:
High boiling point
Slow evaporation rate
Excellent solvency
Great chemical stability
Compatible with water and a number of organic solvents
Waterborne coatings: excellent coalescing solvent for water-borne, latex-based coatings
Cleaning:
Coupling agent and solvent in household and industrial cleaners, rust removers, hard surface cleaners and disinfectants
Low vapor pressure allows formulating opportunities to address volatile organic compound (VOC) concerns
n-Hexyl Glykol is a solvent that can be found in a variety of rust removers, hard surface cleaners and disinfectants.
Printing ink:
Especially effective in printing ink formulations for the silk-screen process
Safety Data Sheet
A Safety Data Sheet according to EU guideline 91/155/EWG is available for n-hexyl glycol.
Properties of n-Hexyl Glykol:
-Colourless, neutral, slightly hygroscopic.
-Mobile liquid with a mild odour.
-Miscible with water and common organic solvents in all proportions at room temperature.
-Limited miscibility of n-Hexyl Glycol with water.
n-Hexyl Glykol is a solvent used in speciality printing inks and coalescing aids in surface coatings, coupling agent, rust remover, adhesives and surface cleaners.
n-Hexyl Glykol is a commercial repellent against Xenopsylla cheopis.
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as coatingsand detergents
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as coalescing agent in latex paints and cleaners; colouring agent and as a component of cleaning/washing agents; and high boiling solvent.
n-Hexyl Glykol has reported domestic use.
n-Hexyl Glykol is reported to be present in a range of domestic cleaning products (spray and liquid) up to a concentration of 5%.
n-Hexyl Glykol may be present in some consumer products at the 1-10% range.
n-Hexyl Glykol has good solvent power,
The main applications of n-Hexyl Glykol are as a solvent, flow promoter and coalescent aid.
n-Hexyl Glykol improves the flow of many baking finish systems. Hexyloxylethanol is added in small proportions to formulations for electrodeposition paints, it greatly improves film formation and levelling.
n-Hexyl Glykol can be used in printing inks and cleaners.
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as high-boiling solvent.
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as surfactant.
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 7
Heavy Atom Count: 10
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 55.2
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as solvents in speciality printing inks and coalescing aids in surface coatings, coupling agent, rust remover, adhesives and surface cleaners.
KEYWORDS:
112-25-4, 203-951-1, Hexyl Glycol, Ethylene glycol mono-n-hexyl ether, 2-hexoxy-1-ethanol, 2-hexyloxyethanol, 2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol, 2-hexyloxyethanol, ethylene glycol monohexyl ether, n-hexylglycol,
Cellosolve n-hexyl-
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as cleaning products and household care
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as a high-boiling solvent; as a chemical intermediate for hexyloxyethyl phosphate and neopentanoate
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as a coalescing agent in latex paints and cleaners.
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as cleaning and furnishing care products
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as solvents in speciality printing inks and coalescing aids in surface coatings, coupling agent, rust remover, adhesives and surface cleaners.
n-Hexyl Glykol is used by professional workers (widespread uses), consumers, in re-packing or re-formulation, in manufacturing, and at industrial sites.
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as high-boiling solvent.
n-Hexyl Glykol serves as an intermediate for neopentanoate and hexyloxyethyl phosphate.
n-Hexyl Glykol serves as a coalescing agent in cleaners and latex paints.
n-Hexyl Glykol is used in sealants, adhesives, coating products, finger Paints, fillers, anti-freeze products, plasters, putties, lubricants, modelling clay, greases, automotive care products, machine wash, liquids/detergents, air fresheners and fragrances
n-Hexyl Glykol or 2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol is a glycol ether that has a chemical formula of C8H18O2
n-Hexyl Glykol is used by professional workers (widespread uses), consumers, in re-packing or re-formulation, in manufacturing, and at industrial sites.
n-Hexyl Glykol is used as high-boiling solvent.
n-Hexyl Glykol also serves as an intermediate for neopentanoate and hexyloxyethyl phosphate.
Description of first aid measures of n-Hexyl Glykol:
Ingestion :
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Have victim rinse mouth with water, then give one to two glasses of water to drink.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Call a physician.
Inhalation :
If inhaled, move to fresh air.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen by qualified medical personnel only.
If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration.
Obtain medical attention if symptoms develop and persist.
Skin contact :
Wash off immediately with plenty of water.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
If irritation or symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Eye contact :
For eye contact, flush with running water for at least 15 minutes.
If irritation persists, seek prompt medical attention.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
Causes serious eye irritation.
Symptoms may include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision.
Direct skin contact may cause slight or mild, transient irritation.
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause dizziness, disorientation, incoordination, narcosis, nausea or narcotic effects.
Prolonged overexposure may cause slight liver and kidney effects, such as increased organ weights.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
Treat symptomatically.
Synonyms:
Hexyl Glycol
Ethylene glycol mono-n-hexyl ether
2-hexoxy-1-ethanol
2-hexyloxyethanol
2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol
2-hexyloxyethanol; ethylene glycol monohexyl ether; n-hexylglycol
Cellosolve, n-hexyl-
Ethanol, 2-hexyloxy-
Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether
Ethylene glycol n-hexyl ether
Ethylene glycol-n-monohexyl ether
Glycol monohexyl ether
Hexyl cellosolve
n-Hexyl cellosolve
n-hexylglycol
Hexyl Glycol
n-Hexylglycol
Ethylene glycol mono-n-hexyl ether
Hexyl cellosolve
2-hexoxy-1-ethanol
2-hexyloxyethanol
Ethylene glycol-n-monohexyl ether
2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol
3-Oxa-1-nonanol
Ethanol, 2-(hexyloxy)- (6CI, 7CI, 8CI, 9CI)
Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether
Ethylene glycol n-hexyl ether
Glycol monohexyl ether
Hexyl cellosolve
Hexyl CELLOSOLVE Solvent
n-Hexyl Cellosolve
n-Hexylglykol