Butyl Glycol
CH3(CH2)3OCH2CH2OH
CAS:
111-76-2
2-Butoxyethanol, Butyl Cellosolve, Butyl Monoether Glycol, Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Description:
Butyl Glycol is a relatively moderate evaporating colorless and flammable liquid. It is a powerful solvent with coalescing properties. Due to its powerful solvency and equal balance of hydrophobic and hydrophilic character, Butyl Glycol has a wide range of applications in different industries.
Applications
- Solvent for Paints, Coatings, Inks and Adhesives
- Coalescent for Water-Based Coatings
- Printing Industry
- Textile Dyeing
- Leather Processing
- Pesticides Solvent
- Production of Colorants
- Metal Working Fluids
- Home Care Products
- Industrial Cleaners
- Rubber Processing
- Fuel Supplement
- Production of Plasticizers
- Hydraulic Fluids
- Plastic Processing
Specifications
| Property | Unit | Method | Value |
| Molecular Weight | g/mol | ASTM D6579-11 | 118.18 |
| Boiling Point at 760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | 170 |
| Melting Point at 760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | -77 |
| Flash Point | ℃ | ASTM D93-18 | 63 |
| Specific Gravity at 20 ℃ | – | ASTM D854-14 | 0.901 |
| Viscosity at 25 ℃ | mPa.s | ASTM D445-18 | 3.5 |
| Solubility at 20 ℃ in Water | %wt | ASTM D2042-15 | 0.81 |
| Vapor Pressure at 20 ℃ | mmHg | ASTM E1194-17 | 0.66 |
| Density at 25 ℃ | gr/cm3 | ASTM D792-13 | 0.898 |
| Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Acetate=1.0) | – | ASTM D3539-11 | 0.06 |
Butyl Glycol