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Solvent Chemicals

2 Ethyl Hexanol

Product code RXSOL-19-1568-210

2-Ethyl Hexanol A clear, high-boiling point and low volatiity solvent with a characteristic color.

Description
2-Ethyl Hexanol A clear, high-boiling point and low volatiity solvent with a characteristic color.
Application
Application

Manufacturing of PVC, Plasticizers, Antifoam Agents, Solvents, etc.

Precautions
Precautions

Synonom : 2-Ethyl Hexanol, Ethyl Hexyl Alcohol, Octyl Alcohol, Octanol

  Main application is as a feed stock in the manufacture of low volatility esters, the most important of it is Di-Octyl Phthalate (DOP or DEHP) As low volatility Solvent for resins, animal fats, vegetable oils etc. As low-volatility ingredient in solvent blends for dye stuffs & coating industries Additive in dispersing & wetting agents for pigment pastes. Feed stock in the manufacture of Ethoxylates & extractents for heavy metals. Used in the production of derivatives like Di-Octyl Adipate, Di-Octyl Maleate, etc. Feed stock in the manufacture of 2-Ethyl Hexyl Sulphate which is used as a surfactant for Electrolytes. Used in the production of 2-Ethyl hexyl esters, which serves as thermal stabilizers and antioxidants/plastics.