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
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.
1 product contain this
Corroseal Water-Based Rust Converter Metal Primerrust-converter
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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.