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Glycol Ethers DB / DE / DM / DPM

Water-miscible ether-alcohol solvents — coalescing agents for waterborne coatings, coupling solvents for industrial cleaners, and retarders for printing inks.

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Flash Points

75–96 °C

Boiling Points

190–231 °C

Water Miscibility

Fully miscible

Packaging

Drum / Tote / Bulk

Product Comparison

GradeChemical NameCASFormulaBPFP
DBDiethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether112-34-5C₈H₁₈O₃230.6 °C78 °C
DEDiethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether111-90-0C₆H₁₄O₃196 °C96 °C
DMDiethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether111-77-3C₅H₁₂O₃193 °C93 °C
DPMDipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether34590-94-8C₇H₁₆O₃190 °C75 °C

Grade Details

DBDiethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether

Also known as: Butyl Carbitol, DGBE | CAS 112-34-5 | MW 162.23 g/mol

High-boiling coalescing agent for waterborne coatings, cleaning formulations, and hydraulic fluids.

DEDiethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether

Also known as: Carbitol, DGEE | CAS 111-90-0 | MW 134.17 g/mol

Coalescing solvent in waterborne coatings, printing inks, and textile processing.

DMDiethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

Also known as: Methyl Carbitol, DGME | CAS 111-77-3 | MW 120.15 g/mol

Coupling solvent in cleaning products, coatings, and printing inks. Improves water tolerance.

DPMDipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

Also known as: Dowanol DPM, DPGME | CAS 34590-94-8 | MW 148.20 g/mol

Coalescing agent in waterborne coatings, industrial cleaners, and personal care formulations.

Industrial Applications

Waterborne Coatings

Glycol ethers DB, DE, DM, and DPM are coalescing agents that improve film formation in latex and waterborne coatings at low temperatures.

Industrial Cleaners

Coupling solvents that improve water tolerance and cleaning performance in alkaline cleaners, degreasers, and hard-surface cleaners.

Printing Inks

Retarder solvents in water-based flexographic and gravure inks. Control evaporation rate and improve ink flow.

Hydraulic Fluids

DB and DE used in water-glycol hydraulic fluids for fire-resistant applications in steel mills and die casting.

Textile Processing

Carriers and coupling agents in textile printing pastes, dyeing auxiliaries, and finishing formulations.

Personal Care

DPM used as a solvent and coupling agent in cosmetics, hair care, and skin care formulations.

Safety & Regulatory

NFPA Health (typical)1–2 (grade dependent)
NFPA Flammability1–2 (grade dependent)
Flash Points75–96 °C (combustible)
DOT Hazard ClassNot regulated (flash pt >60 °C)
Water MiscibilityFully miscible (all grades)
Reproductive ToxicityDB, DE, DM: low concern; DPM: low concern

SDS and certificate of analysis available for each grade upon request.

Glycol Ether General StructureROCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OHDB · DE · DM · DPM — Water-Miscible

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DB, DE, DM, and DPM in bulk drums, totes, and tanker delivery across Texas and the Gulf Coast.

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