JEFFSOL® Ethylene Carbonate (JEFFSOL® EC)

JEFFSOL® Ethylene Carbonate is an excellent solvent for many organic and inorganic materials in such applications as surface coatings, dyes, fibers, plastics, and batteries. It is also an excellent reactive intermediate for selective alkoxylation, transesterification, and carbamate formation.

The product should retain its conformance to sales specifications for a period of at least 2 years from the date of manufacture if the product is stored at less than 100°F (37.8°C) in its undamaged, unopened, factory packaged container.

Drums: Drums should be thawed in a hot box maintained at 110-120°F (40-50°C). The drum bung should be loosened slightly to allow venting during the thawing process. The hot box temperature should never exceed 130°F (55°C). If the thawed drum is not used immediately, the head space of each drum should be purged well with nitrogen and the drum resealed.

Other Containers (including ISO Containers):

• Record the temperature and pressure of the container upon delivery.
• Connect nitrogen to the container and maintain a 5-10 psig pad on the container during the thawing and unloading process.
• Heat the product to between 110-120°F. Do not exceed 130°F (55°C) maximum. Hot liquid or steam may be used as the heating medium. The temperature of the heating medium should not exceed 160°F (70°C). If steam is used, it should be controlled not to exceed 5 psig. The melting process may take 3-5 days to completely melt the ethylene carbonate.