Ethyl carbitol has a low setting point and low viscosity at low temperatures so it is used in manufacturing brake fluid. Ethyl diglycol is used as a flow and gloss promoter in paint industries. The extendability of the solution has also increased. Ethyl carbitol is used in production of printing ink and as a cleaner in offset printing.

Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether is used in textiles as a solvent for dyestuff in the printing and dying of fiber & fabrics. Ethyl diglycol prevents the gel formation in liquid detergent and cleaner formulations. Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether is also used as a solubilizer in drilling and cutting coolants. Ethyl diglycol is used in the production & formulation of pesticides & wood preservatives. Due to its low volatility property,y it is used in Indian & ink ball point pastes. It is also used in the cosmetic & perfumery industry as a solvent. Ethyl diglycol (ethyl carbitol) does not attack rubber.