Description
Instructions for use2-Butoxyethanol, also known as Butyl Glycol, is an organic compound used in a wide range of products and industries.
A colourless liquid with a mild, sweet smell, it's often used as a solvent & surfactant in industrial and household products
Butyl Glycol effectively dissolves oils, greases, and organic compounds, making it a valuable component in cleaning agents. Its excellent compatibility with various additives and formulations makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
- Formula: C6H14O2
- CAS No: 111-76-2
- EC No: 203-908-0
- Appearance: Colourless to light yellow liquid
- Density: approx. 0.90
- Melting Point: -77°C
- Boiling Point: 171°C
- Flash Point: 63-67°C
- pH: ~7
- Synonyms: 2-Butoxyethanol, Butyl Cellosolve, Butyl Monoether Glycol, Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (EGBE), Butoxyethanol
Key Usages:
- Paints and Coatings: A common solvent in paint formulations, helping to improve flow, levelling, and gloss. It's used in various types of paints, including latex, epoxy, and polyurethane.
- Cleaning Agents: An effective ingredient in cleaning products, such as degreasers, detergents, and cleaning solutions for surfaces, machinery, and equipment.
- Adhesives and Sealants: A solvent and plasticiser in adhesives, sealants, and caulks, improving their flexibility and bonding properties.
- Inks and Dyes: A solvent in the production of inks, dyes, and other colourants, helping to improve their flow, viscosity and colour strength.
- Pharmaceuticals: A solvent and excipient in some pharmaceutical applications.
- Agricultural Chemicals: A solvent and carrier in agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care: Used in some personal care products, such as skin creams, lotions, and shampoos, due to its emollient and humectant properties.
- Textile Finishing: Used to improve the texture and finish of textiles, such as in the production of fabric softeners and finishers.
- Lubricants and Fuels: Used as a solvent and additive in lubricants, fuels, and other petroleum products.
- Laboratory Applications: A solvent and reagent in various laboratory applications, such as in the synthesis of chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
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