Butyl Carbitol CAS 112-34-5
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It is a colorless liquid with a slight butanol odor. It is miscible with water in any proportion, soluble in ethanol, ether, oils and many other organic solvents. It acts as a solvent in spray paint, nitrocellulose and varnish, and especially as a diluent.
- Excellent Solvent Power: Exhibits strong solvency for a wide range of organic substances, including resins, oils, greases, and dyes.
- Good Coalescing Agent: Effectively aids in the film formation of latex paints and other water-borne coatings, even at low temperatures.
- Versatile Applications: Widely used as a solvent in paints, coatings, inks, cleaning products, hydraulic fluids, and textile dyeing.
Butyl Carbitol Description
NAME: Butyl Carbitol
Synonyms: Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (DEGBE) / DEG monobutyl ether / Butyl Diglycol / 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol / Butyl digol
Molecular Formula: C8H18O3
Molecular Weight: 162.23
CAS NO.: 112-34-5
Density: 0.967 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 231 °C(lit.)
Melting point: -68 °C(lit.)
Flashing point: 212 °F
Appearance: Clear colorless liquid with a faint butyl rubber odor
Solubility: It exhibits miscibility with water and has the capacity to solvate lipids, pigments, natural resins, and cellulose nitrate, among others. Polyvinyl acetate is only partially soluble, whereas cellulose acetate, polystyrene, and polymethyl methacrylate remain insoluble.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry spot. Make sure the area has good airflow. Stay clear of fire, and keep it away from any oxidants.
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Butyl Diglycol Technical
| Item | Index |
| Appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| Assay | ≥99% |
| Purity WT PCT by wt % | 0.1 max |
| Acidity (HAC) by wt % | 0.01 max |
| Specific gravity by wt % | 0.954±0.005 |
As a certified Butyl Carbitol factory, we adhere to strict quality protocols, with every batch undergoing rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety.
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Applications
1. It mainly used as a solvent in things like coatings, printing inks, and oil. You can also find it in metal cleaners, paint removers, lubricants, detergents for car engines, dry cleaning, and for extracting drugs.
2. It also works as a dry cleaning solvent and helps with extracting certain drugs.
3. It’s used to stabilize latex paint, reduce evaporation in aircraft paint, and enhance the surface processing of high-temperature enamel paint.
