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
| Material | Packaging | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |