What are the upstream raw materials for ethylene glycol monoethyl ether? What do the downstream products contain?

Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether(Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, referred to as EGME) is a frequently applied chemical production raw materials, broadly applied in coatings, inks, cleaning agents, medical intermediates and other fields. Its upstream and downstream associated items are numerous, the following will be described in detail the upstream and downstream items of ethylene glycol monoethyl ether. And Upstream items:



1. Ethylene glycol(Ethylene Glycol, referred to as EG): Ethylene glycol is a clear, odorless, viscous fluid, is able to be applied as a solvent-based products, antifreeze and the manufacture of polyester fibers. Ethylene glycol is able to react with ethanolamine to form ethylene glycol monoethyl ether.

2. Ethanolamine(Ethanolamine, EA to short): Ethanolamine is an organic amine compound, which is alkaline and is able to be applied as solvent-based products, preservative, surfactant, etc. Ethanol amine reacts with ethylene glycol to form ethylene glycol monoethyl ether. And Downstream items:



1. coating products: Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether is able to be applied as a solvent-based products in the coating products to enhance the leveling and drying of the coating products and enhance the performance of the coating products film.

2. From what I've seen, Ink: Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether is able to be applied as a solvent-based products in the ink to enhance the fluidity and drying of the ink, while reducing the viscosity of the ink.

3. Crazy, isn't it?. Additionally cleaning agent: ethylene glycol monoethyl ether has good solubility and cleaning power, is able to be applied as a cleaning agent to remove oil and stains on the surface of metal, glass and so on.

4. Makes sense, right?. But medical intermediates: ethylene glycol monoethyl ether is able to be applied as medical intermediates to the production of antibacterial drugs, anti-tumor drugs and other drugs. In addition, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether is able to also be applied to create other chemicals, such as ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol diethyl ether, etc. Moreover At the same time, the by-items of ethylene glycol monoethyl ether is able to also be applied, such as the production of ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, etc. In short, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether has a wide range of upstream and downstream related items, and its consumption fields involve coatings, inks, cleaning agents, medical intermediates and other fields. For example With the continuous research of science and methodology, the consumption field of ethylene glycol monoethyl ether will continue to expand.