Butyl glycol

CAS No 111-76-2

Butyl glycol, also known as 2-butoxyethanol or butyl glycol ether, is a clear, colourless liquid with a characteristic odour, classified under the glycol ether (Dowanol E-series) family. It combines good solvency for resins, oils and waxes with moderate volatility, making it a versatile industrial solvent. OQEMA distributes butyl glycol for a range of technical formulations. The product is available in various packaging, from cans to IBCs.

Category
Solvents
Sub-category
Alcohols
Formula
C6H14O2; n-BuO-CH2-CH2-OH
CAS Number
111-76-2
EINECS
203-905-0

Applications

  • Solvent in paints, lacquers and coatings
  • Component in industrial and technical cleaning formulations
  • Solvent for printing inks
  • Processing aid in degreasing and surface treatment

FAQ

Q: What is butyl glycol used for?
A: Butyl glycol (2-butoxyethanol) is used as a solvent in paints, coatings, printing inks and industrial cleaning formulations.

Q: What packaging is available for butyl glycol?
A: Butyl glycol is available in various packaging, from cans to IBCs.

Q: What does butyl glycol look like?
A: It is a clear, colourless liquid with a characteristic odour.

Available materials

MaterialPackagingQuantity
Butyl glycol tank truck DD 0 KG
Butylglycol IBC 1000l IBC 890 KG
Butylglycol can 10l Can 9 KG
Butyl glycol IBC 1000 l DD IBC 890 KG
Butylglycol IBC 1000l IBC 890 KG
Butyl glycol keg Hobbock 45 KG
Butylglycol barrel Drum 180 KG