NXT SOLV 200 is a proprietary Butyl levulinate solvent. The materials are bio-derived from (hemi)cellulosic feedstock and are a sustainable replacement for a number of materials including dibasic esters, glycol ether acetates and d-limonene.

Chemical Name: Butyl Levulinate

Functions: Coalescing Agent, Degreaser, Degreaser, Solubilizer, Solvent

CAS Number: 2052-15-5

Chemical Family: Esters, Levulinates

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Plant-Based, Sustainable

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
2052-15-5
EC No.
218-143-4

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features
CASE Ingredients Features
Performance

NXT SOLV 200 has an excellent EH&S profile. It is a non-flammable and non-combustible solvent, with low volatility, as well as being non-sensitizing and non-toxic - only skin and eye irritating. It has an outstanding performance as a degreasing agent, especially if some polarity is required. It brings strong solvency across a broad range of organic functionalities with low to no foaming. It is a solubilizer for both polar and apolar compounds. Its polymer solvency dissolves a broad range of polymeric binders making it a powerful component for resin and pigment clean-up and removal operations.

Applications & Uses

Base Chemicals End Uses
Home Care Applications
Applications

NXT SOLV 200 can be used in a broad array of solvent-based formulations as well as aqueous formulations. Applications include cleaning, degreasing, polymer removing (e.g., paint stripping), painting (as coalescing aid), and many others. It can be used as a carrier or process solvent as well.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Molecular Formula
C9H16O3
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (at 101.3 kPa)460°C
Boiling Point (at 101.3 kPa)237.8°C
Density (at 20°C)974.4kg/m3
Flash Point (at 101.3 kPa)110°C
Hansen Solubility Parameters Dispersion (δd) (at 25°C)15.7(J/cm3)1/2
Hansen Solubility Parameters Dispersion Polar (δp) (at 25°C)9.7(J/cm3)1/2
Hansen Solubility Parameters Dispersion Hydrogen bonding (δh) (at 25°C)5.8(J/cm3)1/2
Melting Point/Freezing Point (at 101.3 kPa)max. -60°C
Molecular Weight172.22g/mol
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (at 20°C)1.435
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)12.97g/l
Surface Tension (at 20°C)31.37dyn/cm
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)0.0032kPa
Viscosity (Dynamic) (at 20°C)2.849cP

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