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Butyl-Di Glycol
2-Butoxyethanol is an organic compound with the chemical formula BuOC2H4OH (Bu = CH3CH2CH2CH2). This colorless liquid has a sweet, ether-like odor, as it derives from the family of glycol ethers, and is a butyl ether of ethylene glycol. As a relatively nonvolatile, inexpensive solvent, it is used in many domestic and industrial products because of its properties as a surfactant. It is a known respiratory irritant and can be acutely toxic, but animal studies did not find it to be mutagenic, and no studies suggest it is a human carcinogen. A study of 13 classroom air contaminants conducted in Portugal reported a statistically significant association with increased rates of nasal obstruction and a positive association below the level of statistical significance with a higher risk of obese asthma and increased body mass index.
Dibutyl Glycol is a chemical compound known for its excellent solvent properties, commonly used in coatings, resins, and a range of industrial applications.
Chemway is one of the Butyldi Glycol, manufacturers, exporters, and suppliers in Fujairah, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Kuwait, Muscat, Dubai UAE.
- Paints and Coatings Industry
Dibutyl Glycol plays a significant role in paints and coatings due to its slow evaporation rate, excellent solvency, and high boiling point.
- Primary Function: It acts as a coalescing agent and solvent, improving film formation and providing smoother, more even finishes.
- Applications:
- Water-based and solvent-based coatings: Enhances flow and leveling properties, reducing surface defects like cracking or pinholes.
- Industrial coatings: Used in automotive, marine, and architectural coatings where extended drying time is necessary.
- High-solids coatings: Aids in reducing viscosity for better application without compromising the final film’s integrity.
- Adhesives Industry
In adhesive formulations, Dibutyl Glycol helps in achieving the right balance between workability and performance.
- Primary Function: It serves as a solvent and diluent, providing improved flexibility and adhesion for adhesive films.
- Applications:
- Used in pressure-sensitive adhesives and contact adhesives for their superior bond strength and durability.
- Sealants and tapes where slow evaporation is needed for uniform adhesive spread and adhesion.
- Inks and Printing Industry
Dibutyl Glycol is valued in the printing industry for its role in controlling ink drying times and improving ink flow.
- Primary Function: It acts as a solvent for printing inks, ensuring smooth application and slower drying for enhanced print quality.
- Applications:
- Flexographic and gravure printing: Improves ink transfer and adhesion on various substrates.
- Screen printing inks: Ensures smooth application and even drying, preventing premature clogging or drying on screens.
- Resin and Polymer Industry
Dibutyl Glycol is frequently used as a solvent for various resins, helping in the formulation and application of polymer products.
- Primary Function: It dissolves resins, such as alkyd, acrylic, and epoxy, allowing for easier application and controlled curing.
- Applications:
- Alkyd resins in paints and varnishes, where it improves flow and film formation.
- Acrylic resins for coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
- Epoxy systems in industrial applications requiring high-performance coatings or adhesives.
- Textile Industry
Dibutyl Glycol is also used in textile processing, particularly in dyeing and finishing.
- Primary Function: It acts as a solvent and carrier for dyes, improving dye penetration and fixation.
- Applications:
- Dyeing: Helps in the even distribution of dyes on textiles, ensuring vibrant, long-lasting colors.
- Finishing: Used in finishing agents to impart softness, durability, and colorfastness to fabrics.
- Agrochemicals Industry
In the agrochemical sector, Dibutyl Glycol is used as a solvent in the formulation of herbicides, pesticides, and other crop protection chemicals.
- Primary Function: Enhances the solubility of active ingredients, providing stable and effective formulations.
- Applications:
- Herbicide and pesticide formulations where it acts as a solvent or carrier, allowing for even application on crops and effective pest control.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry
Although less common, Dibutyl Glycol can be used in certain cosmetic formulations due to its mild properties.
- Primary Function: It acts as a solvent in formulations where slow evaporation and good solvency are required.
- Applications:
- Hair dyes and skin care products where controlled application and extended drying time are necessary.
- Chemical Manufacturing Industry
Dibutyl Glycol is utilized as a solvent and intermediate in various chemical manufacturing processes.
- Primary Function: It serves as a reaction medium or solvent in chemical synthesis and formulations.
- Applications:
- Production of synthetic resins and plasticizers.
- Organic chemical reactions requiring a solvent with high solvency and low volatility.
- Cleaning and Degreasing Agents
Dibutyl Glycol is used in some cleaning and degreasing agents where its solvent properties help break down oils and greases.
- Primary Function: Acts as a solvent to dissolve oils, greases, and other substances.
- Applications:
- Industrial cleaners and degreasers for equipment and machinery in manufacturing plants.
- Paint strippers and surface cleaners for industrial and automotive use.
Appearance | Colourless liquid |
Odor | characteristic odor |
pH | NA |
Molecular Weight |
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Boiling Point | 171 °C |
Melting Point | −77 °C |
Vapor Pressure | 0.8 mmHg |
Density | 0.90 g/cm3 |
Flash Point | 67 °C |
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