Technical Data Sheet
Eastman™ 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid
Applications
Auto OEM
Cosmetic and personal care intermediate
Paints & coatings
Pharmaceutical chemicals
Product Description
Eastman™ 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid is a colorless, high boiling liquid having a mild odor. The metallic salts of Eastman™ 2-ethylhexanoic acid are used as driers for odorless paints, inks, varnishes, and enamels. Cobalt and manganese are the most important driers.
Typical Properties
Property
Typical Value, Units
General
Molecular Weight
144.22
Empirical Formula
C
8
H
16
O
2
Form
Liquid
Color
Pt-Co
5
Specific Gravity
@ 20°C/20°C
0.908
Assay
99.8 wt %
Boiling Point
223 °C (433 °F)
Freezing Point
-118 °C (-180 °F)
Vapor Pressure
@ 20°C
<0.01 mm Hg
Refractive Index
1.425 n(20°C/D)
Viscosity
@ 25°C
7 cP
Solubility
in Water, @ 25°C
0.25 wt %
Water In, @ 25°C
1.23 wt %
Flash Point
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup
118 °C (245 °F)
Fire Point
121 °C (250 °F)
Autoignition Temperature
371 °C (700 °F)
Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.
Eastman and its marketing affiliates shall not be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method, or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own determination of its suitability and completeness for your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability of fitness of any product, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
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