ETHOXYETHANOL- ▸ Coatings solvent: Dissolves nitrocellulose, lacquers, and resins.
- ▸ Inks & adhesives: Process solvent in formulated systems.
- ▸ Textile dyeing: Solvent in dye baths and finishing.
- ▸ Aviation fuel additive: Anti-icing additive.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to 2-Ethoxyethanol, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
2-Ethoxyethanol (CAS 110-80-5), the monoethyl ether of ethylene glycol, is a glycol-ether solvent miscible with both water and many organic liquids. It dissolves nitrocellulose, lacquers, resins, dyes, and epoxy systems, and is used as a solvent for coatings, inks, and adhesives and as an anti-icing additive in aviation fuel.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 203-804-1
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Regulatory restriction status
2-Ethoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, EGEE) (CAS 110-80-5) appears on the regulatory list(s) below. This is public regulatory information about the substance — not a statement about any specific supplier’s material, and not a safety claim. Confirm the current status for your jurisdiction and intended use.
- California Proposition 65: listed for reproductive toxicity, listed 1 Jan 1989. A California Proposition 65 warning applies (see the warning above).
- REACH SVHC Candidate List (EU): listed 15 Dec 2010 on the basis of toxic for reproduction (Art. 57(c)). SVHC status triggers EU supplier-communication and notification duties above 0.1% w/w; it is not, by itself, a ban on sale.
Sources: ECHA Candidate List / Annex XIV / Annex XVII (echa.europa.eu); U.S. EPA TSCA; UN Stockholm Convention / EU POPs Regulation; California OEHHA Proposition 65 list. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2-ethoxyethanol used for?
2-Ethoxyethanol (CAS 110-80-5), the monoethyl ether of ethylene glycol, is a glycol-ether solvent. It dissolves nitrocellulose, lacquers, resins, dyes, and epoxy systems and is used as a solvent for coatings, inks, and adhesives, in textile dyeing, and as an anti-icing additive in aviation fuel.
Is 2-ethoxyethanol water soluble?
Yes. It is miscible with both water and many organic liquids, which is why it functions as a coupling solvent in coatings, inks, and dye baths. Refer to the technical data sheet for full solvency data.
What is the molecular formula and CAS number?
The molecular formula is C4H10O2 and the CAS number is 110-80-5. It is a glycol ether (ethylene glycol monoethyl ether) classified within glycols and polyols.
How is 2-ethoxyethanol shipped?
It is assigned UN 1171 (ethylene glycol monoethyl ether) and classified under HS 2909.44. Transport must follow the requirements applicable to the UN number; consult the SDS and your carrier for classification details.
What is the bulk price of 2-ethoxyethanol reagent?
Bulk pricing depends on grade, volume, and packaging (drums/totes/IBCs). Submit a bulk RFQ with your target quantity for a current quote, along with a CoA and SDS.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of 2-Ethoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, EGEE)?
2-Ethoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, EGEE) (CAS 110-80-5) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 203-804-1).