METHYLDIGLYCOL

Methyl diglycol is a colorless, neutral, weakly hygroscopic and liquid with a mild pleasant odor. It is miscible in any ratio with water and the usual organic solvents e.g. acetone, diethyl ether and methanol. Methyl diglycol is starting material for the production of methyl diglycol acetate. It is also used as a solvent for fats, oils and waxes; constituent of hydraulic fluids; additive in cleaners for soiled surfaces and starting material for syntheses. To prevent dermal exposure methyl diglycol is not suitable for any application in paints and paint strippers. The technical characteristics of methyl diglycol enable it to meet the requirements stipulated for the technical Supply Conditions as drawn up in accordance with MIL-DTL-85470B in addition with an antioxidant (Clariant product name: Methyl diglycol JFA).