• 2-Ethoxyethanol, also known by the trademark Cellosolve or ethyl cellosolve, is a solvent used widely in commercial and industrial applications.
• It is a clear, colorless, nearly odorless liquid that is miscible with water, ethanol, diethyl ether, acetone, and ethyl acetate
• Cellosolve dissolves many oils, resins, and waxes. It is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose resins, spray lacquers, varnishes, and enamels. Cellosolve is also used in varnish removers and dry cleaning solutions. Other applications include use in dye baths, leather finishing, and as an emulsifier