EP Solvent (Ethylene Glycol Monopropyl Ether)

Applications

Aerosol coatings
Architectural coatings
Auto OEM
Auto refinish
Automotive
Flexographic printing inks
General industrial coatings
Graphic arts
Herbicides - intermediate for other
LCD displays
Marine
Paints & coatings
Protective coatings
Wood coatings

Key attributes

Good coupling efficiency
Good solvent activity
High dilution ratio
Inert - Nonfood use
Low surface tension
Low volatility/Low vapor pressure
Miscible with water and most organic liquids
Predicted to be readily biodegradable*
REACH compliant
Slow evaporation rate

Product description

Eastman™ EP Solvent (Ethylene Glycol Monopropyl Ether) is a colorless, water-miscible solvent providing a slow evaporation rate, good viscosity control in waterborne resins, and high flash point. Eastman™ EP Solvent has a milder, less detectable odor than most other glycol ethers, enhancing its use in coatings when mild odor is desirable. Eastman™ EP Solvent is completely water miscible over a wide range of temperatures. It can also be used to develop customized aqueous cleaners. *Modeled using <A href="http://epa.gov/oppt/exposure/pubs/episuite.htm" target=_blank>The Estimation Programs Interface (EPI) Suite™ (EPA), BIOWIN v4.10 module</A> The chemical substances for this product are listed as Inert Ingredients Permitted for Use in Nonfood Use Pesticide Products under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). For details on specific permissions, <a href="https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-federal-insecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act" target=_blank>click here</a>.

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Asia Pacific
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Latin America
North America

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