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Quick Answer — Ethyl Glycol Acetate (EGA / CAC) for High-Grade Paints & Coatings

Ethyl Glycol Acetate (EGA / Cellosolve Acetate) is a high-boiling ester solvent used in Kenya as a retarder solvent in automotive lacquers, screen printing inks, and wood finishes to prevent moisture blushing and improve gloss.

Ethyl Glycol Acetate (EGA / Cellosolve Acetate) is a high-boiling ester solvent used in Kenya as a retarder solvent in automotive lacquers, screen printing inks, and wood finishes to prevent moisture blushing and improve gloss.

Key Facts

  • •Purity Assay: ≥ 99.0% min | Form: Clear Colorless Liquid with mild ester odor
  • •CAS Number: 111-15-9 | Boiling Point: 156°C | Slow evaporation rate
  • •Prevents surface moisture blushing in high-humidity automotive spraying
  • •Improves flow, leveling & surface gloss in industrial baking enamels
  • •Supplied in 200kg Sealed Steel Drums from Nairobi Industrial Area Warehouse

Primary Use Cases

Retarder solvent in automotive refinish lacquers to prevent humidity blushingFlow & leveling promoter in high-temperature industrial baking enamels & wood finishesSlow-drying tail solvent in screen printing inks for textile & graphic printing
Ethyl Glycol Acetate (EGA / CAC) for High-Grade Paints & Coatings
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Ethyl Glycol Acetate (EGA / CAC) for High-Grade Paints & Coatings

Product Code: KIC-SOL-010

Also known as: Ethyl Glycol Acetate, EGA, Cellosolve Acetate, 2-EEA

Synonyms: Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Acetate, Ethoxyethyl Acetate, Glycol Ether Ester

High-boiling Ethyl Glycol Acetate (EGA) coalescing solvent for paints, lacquers, wood coatings, and flexographic printing inks in Kenya.

CAS Number
111-15-9
Formula
C6H12O3
IUPAC Name
2-Ethoxyethyl acetate
Molecular Weight
132.16 g/mol
EC Number
203-839-2
UN Number
1172
Chemical Family
Glycol Ether Esters
Grade
High-Purity Industrial Coating Grade
Purity
99.0% min
Physical Form
Clear Liquid

Available Packaging

200kg Steel Drum1,000kg IBC Tote
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Product Overview

Ethyl Glycol Acetate (EGA / Cellosolve Acetate) is a high-boiling ester solvent with a mild, pleasant odor. It features slow evaporation and excellent solvency for nitrocellulose, acrylic resins, alkyds, and epoxies, making it a key coalescing solvent for architectural paints, wood lacquers, and specialty inks.

Technical Description

Clear, colorless liquid with slow evaporation rate (relative to n-butyl acetate = 0.2). Provides exceptional flow, leveling, and blush resistance in high-humidity spray painting environments.

Complete Chemical Specifications

Purity (GC)
99.0% min
Water Content
0.05% max
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)
0.02% max
Density at 20°C
0.970 – 0.975 g/cm³
Distillation Range
150 – 160 °C
Color (Pt-Co)
15 max

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance
Clear, colorless liquid
Odour
Mild, pleasant ester odour
pH
Neutral
Density
0.970–0.975 g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point
156.3 °C
Melting Point
-61.7 °C
Solubility
Soluble in water (22.9 g/100 mL at 20°C); miscible with common organic solvents

Commercial Availability

Stock Status
In Stock
Lead Time
1-2 business days in Nairobi; dispatch to East Africa
MOQ
200 kg (1 Steel Drum)
Delivery Regions
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda

Supplied in sealed 200kg drums for industrial paint, ink, and resin formulators.

Suitable Applications

Latex Paint Coalescing SolventPrinting Ink Solvent

Target Industries

Industrial Chemicals & Solvents for Paints, Coatings & Resin Formulation in Kenya

Use Cases

  • •Coalescing solvent & retarder in high-gloss automotive & wood lacquers
  • •Slow-evaporating solvent in screen & flexographic printing inks
  • •Specialty varnish, polyurethane, and epoxy formulation reducer
  • •Industrial surface degreasing and resin cleaning formulation

Storage Guidelines

Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated solvent stores in original sealed steel drums away from heat, open flames, and oxidizing materials.

Handling Advisory

DANGER: Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin, or if inhaled. May damage fertility or the unborn child (Reproductive Toxicant Cat 1B). Wear chemical splash goggles, butyl gloves, and organic vapor respirator.

Safety & Chemical Handling Advisory

Safety Advisory

Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water. Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Seek medical evaluation for exposure.

GHS:Flammable Liquids Cat 3, Acute Toxicity Cat 4, Reproductive Toxicity Cat 1B
Signal Word:DANGER
Transport:UN 1172, Class 3 (Flammable Liquid), PG III
Packing Group:Packing Group III

Hazard Statements

  • • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
  • • H360DF: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child
  • • H302+H312+H332: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Precautionary Statements

  • • P201: Obtain special instructions before use
  • • P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames. No smoking
  • • P280: Wear protective gloves/clothing/eye protection/face protection

PPE Requirements

Butyl Rubber GlovesChemical GogglesHalf-Mask Organic Vapor Respirator

COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

Frequently Asked Questions — Ethyl Glycol Acetate (EGA / CAC) for High-Grade Paints & Coatings

Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Ethyl Glycol Acetate (EGA / CAC) for High-Grade Paints & Coatings.

Ethyl Glycol Acetate is a slow-evaporating retarder solvent used in automotive paints, screen printing inks, and industrial lacquers to improve flow and prevent humidity blushing.

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