Glycol Ether TM BORATE ESTER Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl Borate Ester 71243-41-9 Equistar Chemicals North America Solvent >> Glycols & glycol ether Coatings >> Solventborne Automotive OEM General Industrial /Maintenance Metal INKS Miscible in water Miscible in organic solvent Ethylene glycol ethers and glycol ether acetates are clear liquids with mild, pleasant odors. Due to the presence of both an ether and a hydroxyl group in the same molecule these products are miscible in water as well as most organic solvents making this group of products ideal for use as resin solvents for use in the paint and coating industry. In addition to surface coating applications, glycol ethers are used as dye solvents in the printing ink, textile and leather industries and as a solvent for agricultural applications. Non-solvent applications for glycol ethers include anti-icing agents in jet fuels, fluids for hydraulic systems, and as chemical intermediate for plasticizers. Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl Borate Ester. Used as dye solvents in the printing ink, textile and leather industries and as a solvent for agricultural applications.