<I>EASTMAN</I> DE Solvent 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol 111-90-0 Eastman Chemical Company Film forming /coalescing agents Solvent >> Glycols & glycol ether Cellulosic Resins Epoxy Resins Coatings Inks INKS Automotive OEM Plastic coating Miscible in water Eastman DE (Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether) solvent is a very polar, slow evaporating, water-miscible solvent with a mild odor. It is an active solvent for cellulose acetate butyrate, nitrocellulose, epoxy resins, and other coating materials. Eastman DE solvent is used as a coalescing aid in latex paints and floor polishes, and as a penetrating solvent in wood stains. Eastman DE solvent is often used in cosmetic formulations as a coupling agent to solubilize or compatibilize ingredients which are difficult to incorporate into typical oil-in-water emulsions. Because of its excellent solubilizing effect, DE solvent can enhance skin absorption of active ingredients. The INCI (cosmetic ingredient) name of Eastman DE solvent is Ethoxydiglycol. It is used in additive for automotive paints,coatings,coatings for automotive,color cosmetics/Skin care,printing inks,solvents for,cosmetics and personal care,textiles,coalescing aid,Coatings - OEM and Special Purpose,coatings for plastic,hair care,solvents,solvents for fragrances . Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether. Used for automotive paints, plastic coatings and printing inks. Offers very good solubilizing effect.