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Product Data Sheet — Higlyme

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Common Names: Methyl Ether of > C9 alcohol ethoxylated with > five moles of ethylene oxide (CAS 366009-01-0)

A low-VOC polar aprotic diether with high solvency and low-vapor pressure and low toxicity Novolyte offers high activity (97.0), low peroxide (5ppm max), and low moisture (0.1% ppm max).

Physical Properties

Empirical Formula CxH2x+2O>6
Molecular Weight >400
Boiling Point (°C 760 mm Hg) >300C
Percent Volatile Organic Compounds (0.3g in aluminum pan for 1hr at 110C in a vented oven) 6%
Freezing Point (°C) -5 to -10
Specific Gravity (20/20°C) 0.975
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg/ 25°C) <0.010
Volatility (n-butylacetate = 100) <0.01
Viscosity (mPA.s 21°C) 22
Flash Point (°C, closed cup) 140

Appearance: Hazy, will not separate, Light yellow

Odor: Ethereal

Solubility at 25°C

  • In water: complete
  • Water in: complete

Will dissolve most polar and non-polar non-polymeric organic compounds

Low-VOC Coatings

  • Urethanes and inks
  • Long non-polar and long polar ends

Scrubbing of Organic Vapors

  • Remove polar and non-polar organics from gas streams
  • Water soluble
  • Hydrocarbon soluble

Agro-chemical

  • High-solvency
  • Little vapor or odor
  • Enhanced time of action of insecticides and herbicides
  • Again, low-VOC

Features

  • Aprotic
  • High boiling, high flash
  • Water soluble
  • Hydrocarbon soluble
  • High solvency characteristics
  • Powerful diluent
  • Friendly tox profile
  • Refer to MSDS for detailed handling and disposal information
  • Use with proper PPE and engineering controls