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Diethylene Glycol Monohexyl Ether (Hexyl Carbitol) is a high-performance high-boiling glycol ether solvent, designed for industrial systems such as coatings and resin processing. With its unique molecular structure, it combines excellent solubility and coupling-dispersion properties, providing stable and efficient dissolution and system compatibility solutions for diverse industrial formulations.
Efficient Solubility & Compatibility - Suitable for most resins, oils, etc., wide dissolution range and strong formula adaptability
Excellent Coupling & Dispersion - Both coupling and dispersion functions, improving system uniformity and optimizing product performance
Stable Physicochemical Properties - Chemically stable, not easy to decompose during storage and processing, excellent batch consistency
Mild Usage Characteristics - Stable liquid at room temperature, easy to operate, adapting to conventional industrial processing procedures
Coating Industry - Used in varnish and paint formulation, improving film leveling and formation stability
Resin Processing System - As a resin solvent, optimizing resin dissolution processing and molding effect
Dye Auxiliary Industry - Used as dye solvent and dispersion auxiliary, improving dye dissolution and dispersion uniformity
Lubricating Oil Processing - Used as solvent for oils and lubricating oils, improving system compatibility and stability
| Chemical Name | Diethylene glycol monohexyl ether |
| English Alias | Hexyl carbitol; Hexyldigol |
| CAS No. | 112-59-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₀H₂₂O₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 190.28 |
| Physical Form | Colorless to light yellow clear liquid |
| Purity | ≥ 96% (Meryer); ≥ 98.0% (TCI, GC) |
| Boiling Point | 258 ℃ (TCI); 261-265 ℃ (Meryer) |
Q1: What is the primary function of Dow Diethylene Glycol Monohexyl Ether in industrial formulations?
A: It functions primarily as a coalescing agent and solvency enhancer in water-based coatings, inks, and cleaning systems—improving film formation, viscosity control, and substrate wetting without compromising stability.
Q2: Is this product compatible with common water-based polymer systems?
A: Yes, it demonstrates broad compatibility with acrylic, vinyl acetate, styrene-acrylic, and other common latex dispersions, supporting uniform incorporation and long-term formulation stability under typical storage conditions.
Q3: How does its evaporation rate compare to other glycol ether coalescents?
A: It exhibits a moderate to slow evaporation profile—slower than ethylene glycol monobutyl ether but faster than higher-molecular-weight alternatives—making it suitable for applications requiring balanced drying and film-forming performance.
Q4: Can it be used in low-VOC or VOC-compliant formulations?
A: Yes, it is widely utilized in low-VOC formulations due to its relatively low volatility and favorable regulatory profile in major markets, though final compliance depends on overall formulation composition and regional regulatory definitions.
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