Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether

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Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether (CAS 111-76-2), also known as Butyl Glycol, is primarily used as a high-boiling-point solvent in paints, especially for nitrocellulose spray paints, quick-drying paints, varnishes, enamels, and paint strippers. It is also employed as an inactive diluent in adhesives, a metal detergent, a paint remover, a fiber wetting agent, a pesticide dispersant, a pharmaceutical extractant, and a resin plasticizer.

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Technical Parameters

Product Introduction

Ethylene glycol butyl ether (BCS) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₆H₁₄O₂. It is a colorless, transparent liquid that is soluble in water, acetone, benzene, ether, methanol, carbon tetrachloride, and other organic solvents, as well as in mineral oil.

Product Properties

Product Name	Ethylene glycol butyl ether (Butyl Glycol)
CAS No.	111-76-2
Molecular Formula	C6H14O2
Structural formula
Molecular weight	118.174
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Density	0.90 g/cm³, liquid
Melting point	-70 ℃
Boiling point	171 ℃
Solubility in water	Miscible (and in most organic solvents)

Product Index

Items	Specifications	Results
Appearance	Clear, Colourless solution	Clear, Colourless solution
Content	≥99.0	99.84
(20℃) g/cm3 Density	0.898 - 0.905	0.9015
Acidity(Calculated as Acetic Acid)	≤0.01	0.0035
Water Content	≤0.10	0.009
Color(Pt-Co)	≤10	＜5
(0℃ ,101.3kPa) ℃ Distillation Range	167.0 - 173.0	168.7 - 172.4

Product Application

Ethylene glycol butyl ether (Butyl Glycol) can be used as a solvent and co-solvent in coatings, varnishes, and printing inks.

It improves the fluidity and wettability of coatings, enhancing their application and overall performance.

It is also effective as a cleaning agent for removing grease and resin stains. Additionally, it is used in the textile dyeing process and as an industrial brake fluid.

Product Package

Packaging:

Iron drum package, 186kg/Drum

IBC drum,900 kg/drum

FAQ

Q: How should 2-Butoxyethanol be stored?

A: It should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from sources of fire, heat, and other flammable substances.

Q: What are the applications of Butyl Glycol?

A: Butyl Glycol, as a solvent or co-solvent, is widely used in industries such as coatings, printing inks, cleaning agents, personal care products, and more.

Q: Is Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether stable?

A: It is stable under normal storage conditions but may degrade at high temperatures. It should be kept away from strong oxidizing agents, as contact may result in a violent reaction.

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