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Butyl carbitol
Butyl Carbitol, also known as Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (DGBE), is a versatile, slow-evaporating, organic solvent widely used in various industrial and commercial applications. It is known for its excellent solvency, low volatility, and ability to mix with water and many organic solvents.
Butyl Carbitol is a key solvent for industries that require high-performance formulations, particularly in coatings, cleaning agents, and inks, due to its balance of solvency, slow evaporation, and compatibility with other chemicals.
Chemway is one of the Butyl Carbitol manufacturers, exporters, and suppliers in Fujairah, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Kuwait, Muscat, Dubai UAE.
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- Paints, Coatings, and Varnishes Industry:
- Coalescing Agent: Butyl Carbitol is used in water-based paints and coatings as a coalescing agent, improving the film formation and durability of coatings.
- Flow and Leveling Agent: Enhances the flow, leveling, and spreadability of paints, ensuring a smooth finish.
- Varnishes and Lacquers: Helps improve the gloss and uniformity of varnishes and lacquers.
- Automotive Coatings: Used in formulations for car paints and coatings due to its ability to provide smooth film formation and prevent surface defects.
- Cleaning Products and Detergents:
- Household Cleaners: A key ingredient in glass cleaners, surface cleaners, and all-purpose cleaners due to its effective solvency for grease, oils, and dirt.
- Industrial Cleaners: Used in industrial degreasers and metal cleaning solutions for removing contaminants such as oils, lubricants, and grime from machinery and surfaces.
- Water-Soluble Cleaners: Because it is fully miscible with water, it is a popular solvent in water-based cleaning products.
- Printing Inks Industry:
- Printing Ink Solvent: Used in the production of inks for high-speed printing processes. Butyl Carbitol helps control the viscosity of inks, improving their flow and ensuring consistent printing quality.
- Ink Drying Agent: It slows down the drying time of inks, giving better control over the printing process and enhancing ink penetration.
- Textile and Leather Industry:
- Dyeing and Printing: Used as a solvent in textile dyeing and printing processes to improve dye penetration and fixation, ensuring uniform color distribution in fabrics.
- Textile Finishing: Helps in the finishing stages of textiles, improving fabric softness and durability.
- Leather Treatment: Utilized in leather processing to remove oils and residues and improve the absorption of dyes and finishes.
- Adhesives and Sealants Industry:
- Viscosity Modifier: Butyl Carbitol is used in adhesives and sealants to improve their flow properties and workability during application.
- Bonding Agent: Acts as a solvent to aid in the formulation of adhesives, enhancing their adhesive properties and final bonding strength.
- Agrochemical Industry:
- Pesticide Formulations: Used in the formulation of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides as a solvent to ensure even distribution of active ingredients.
- Adjuvant: Enhances the performance and spreadability of agrochemical sprays, helping with the proper absorption of chemicals on plant surfaces.
- Electronics and Semiconductor Industry:
- Cleaning Agent: Employed in the cleaning of electronic components and semiconductor devices, where precision and the removal of contaminants such as flux residues and oils are essential.
- Solvent for Photoresists: Used in photolithography processes in semiconductor manufacturing, aiding in the formulation and removal of photoresists.
- Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industry:
- Solvent for Formulations: Butyl Carbitol is used as a solvent in the formulation of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, particularly for creams, lotions, and ointments.
- pH Adjuster: It is used to adjust the pH and viscosity of cosmetic products, improving their texture and ease of application.
- Metal Cleaning and Surface Treatment:
- Degreasing Agent: Used in the cleaning of metal surfaces, machinery, and parts to remove oils, greases, and other contaminants before further processing, such as electroplating or painting.
- Surface Preparation: In metal finishing processes, Butyl Carbitol helps clean and prepare surfaces for coating or plating by removing residues and ensuring adhesion.
- Construction Industry:
- Concrete Additives: Used as an additive in concrete formulations to enhance the workability of the concrete and improve the dispersion of other ingredients.
- Paint Stripping: Butyl Carbitol is used in paint removers and strippers for construction and renovation applications, aiding in the removal of old paint, varnishes, and coatings from surfaces.
- Oil and Gas Industry:
- Solvent in Oil Recovery: Butyl Carbitol is used in formulations for enhanced oil recovery processes, where it helps reduce surface tension and improve the flow of oil.
- Pipeline Cleaners: Used in cleaning solutions to remove oils, lubricants, and contaminants from pipelines and drilling equipment.
- Rubber and Plastic Industry:
- Plasticizer: Butyl Carbitol is used as a plasticizer in the production of polymers and plastics, helping to improve the flexibility and workability of plastic materials.
- Rubber Processing: Utilized in rubber formulations to improve the handling, mixing, and final quality of rubber products.
- Printing and Packaging Industry:
- Solvent for Inkjet Inks: Butyl Carbitol is used in the formulation of inkjet inks, ensuring proper ink flow and reducing the risk of clogging in inkjet printers.
- Packaging Inks: Used in printing inks for food and product packaging due to its safe solvency properties and low toxicity.
Product Technical Specification
Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
Odor | Mild, characteristic ether-like odor. |
pH | Neutral |
Molecular Weight | 162.23 g/mol |
Boiling Point | 171 °C |
Melting Point | −77 °C |
Vapor Pressure | 0.8 mmHg |
Density | 0.90 g/cm |
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