BUTYL GLYCOL RUSSIAN
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CAS number
112-34-5
The EINECS number
203-961-6
Molar Weight
162.23 g / mol
Molecular formula
C8H18O3
Density
0.9006 kg / L
Freezing point
-70 ° C
Boiling point
168 ° C
Standard Product Specification
Content
98.5% min
Moisture 20
0.952 - 0.955 g / ml
Water content
0.10% max.
Acidity
0.01% max.
Color (Pt-Co)
15 max.
General Information
Chemical formula C6H14O2 and its chemical name Ethylene glycol mono butyl ether which has a pleasant odor, colorless, liquid state. Glycol ether is an organic solvent. It is a mild, high boiling and low volatile solvent. Butyl Glycol is also known as 2-butoxy ethanol, glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol mono butyl ether. It is an excellent cosolvent in aqueous coating systems (water based paints). This product is mixed with water and known organic solvents in all ratios at room temperature. used as solvent (co-solvent) in aqueous organic coatings; nitrocellulose, polyester, epoxy resins are also used in the dissolution of resins. 2-butoxy is also referred to as ethanol.
Usage areas
Paint
The most common use in this sector is a very important additive in water based paints. It is used as a softener, dryer and anti-cracking agent in water based paint formulations.
Skin
It is used as a leather preservative in this sector.
Hygiene
dry cleaning and industrial cleaning industry, the use of the cosmetic industry.
Other
Furthermore, it is used in the manufacture of acrylic resin, in the production of fire foam, asphalt in the manufacturing industry, in hydraulic oil and metal cutting liquids.