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Glycol Ether DE Acetate

  • Glycol ether solvents
  • CAS 112-15-2
  • IUPAC: 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate

Glycol Ether DE Acetate (CAS 112-15-2) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

Not classified for health hazards under GHS at typical formulated concentrations. Low acute toxicity.

Glycol Ether DE Acetate (CAS 112-15-2) is a water-miscible glycol ether solvent used to improve wetting and film formation in water-based coating systems. At 2.2% concentration in Corroseal, it functions as a co-solvent and wetting agent. It is not classified as hazardous under GHS-US at this concentration. Considered readily biodegradable with low aquatic toxicity at typical use levels.

Health & environment profile

VOC
yes
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
3/5
Purpose: Solvent; improves substrate wetting and formula stability in water-based coatings

Common questions about Glycol Ether DE Acetate

What is Glycol Ether DE Acetate used for in car care?
Solvent; improves substrate wetting and formula stability in water-based coatings
Is Glycol Ether DE Acetate a VOC?
Yes. Glycol Ether DE Acetate is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Glycol Ether DE Acetate on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Glycol Ether DE Acetate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Glycol Ether DE Acetate biodegradable?
Yes. Glycol Ether DE Acetate has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.