Also known as: Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, DEGEE, ethyl diglycol, Transcutol
CAS 111-90-0C6H14O3Enquire for availability
Carbitol Solvent is a high-boiling, fully water-miscible ether alcohol used as a coupling and penetration agent, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
111-90-0
Formula
C6H14O3
Grade
Technical / pharmaceutical grade
Packing
200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC
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Within our specialty chemicals range, Carbitol Solvent is a high-boiling, fully water-miscible ether alcohol used as a coupling and penetration agent. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as clear colourless liquid with a mild odour, in technical / pharmaceutical grade, with an assay of 99.0% min. The CAS number is 111-90-0 and the molecular formula is C6H14O3.
Applications of Carbitol Solvent
Typical applications include:
Solubiliser and penetration enhancer in topical pharmaceutical formulations
Coupling agent in hard-surface cleaners and degreasers
Coalescing solvent in water-borne coatings and inks
Fragrance fixative and cosmetic solvent
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC. Store in cool, dry, ventilated store. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Carbitol Solvent
CAS No.
111-90-0
Formula
C6H14O3
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid with a mild odour
Grade
Technical / pharmaceutical grade
Purity / Assay
99.0% min
Assay
99.0% min
Water
0.2% max
Boiling point
202 °C
Flash point
96 °C
Water solubility
Complete
Packing
200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC
Storage
Cool, dry, ventilated store
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Solubiliser and penetration enhancer in topical pharmaceutical formulations
Coupling agent in hard-surface cleaners and degreasers
Coalescing solvent in water-borne coatings and inks
Fragrance fixative and cosmetic solvent
What packing is Carbitol Solvent supplied in?
Carbitol Solvent is supplied in 200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Carbitol Solvent do you stock?
We supply technical / pharmaceutical grade. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Carbitol Solvent outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
