Synonyms
2-(2-ETHOXYETHOXY)ETHYL ACETATE
Carbitol acetate
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate
Ethoxydiglycol acetate
Description
DCAC can be used as coalescing reagent of emulsion paint. Due to the excellent solubility and slow speed of evaporating, it is an ideal solvent in the production of slow drying nitrocellulose paint, natural paint or spray paint. This product is also widely used in medical and pesticide production; as cleanser and wiping agent for glass panel in electronic industry.
Molecular Formula
CH3COOCH2CH2OCH2CH2OC2H5
Appearance
Colorless and clear liquid
Boiling Point
423.32 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Density, g/cm3
1.0096 at 20 ℃
Melting Point
-13 °F (USCG, 1999)
Refractive Index
1.4213 at 20 ℃/D
Flash Point
230 °F (USCG, 1999)
Vapour Pressure
9.89X10-2 mm Hg at 20 ℃