Sasol Butyl Diglygol Acetate

Butyl diglycol acetate of 97 mass% purity. Used as a high-boiling solvent, leveling agent and coalescent in paints, lacquers and printing inks. Other application are dyes in wood stains and furniture polishes. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate

CAS Number: 124-17-4

Functions: Coalescing Agent, Coalescing Agent, Dye, Leveling Agent, Solvent

Chemical Family: Acetates, Esters

Synonyms: 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol acetate, 2-(2-n-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate, Butoxyethoxyethyl acetate, Butyl carbitol acetate, Butyl diethylene glycol acetate, Butyl diglycol acetate, Butysenol 20 acetate, Diethylene glycol butyl ether acetate, Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether acetate, Diethylene glycol monobutyl acetate, Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, Diethylene glycol n-butyl ether acetate, Diglycol monobutyl ether acetate

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
124-17-4
EC No.
204-685-9

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Coating Type
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Used as a high-boiling solvent
  • Leveling agent
  • Coalescent in paints, lacquers and printing inks
  • Dyes in wood stains and furniture polishes

Butyl Diglycol Ether is often used for inks and toners, coating products, leather treatment products, adhesives and sealants. It is also used widely as laboratory chemicals, scientific and research developement.

Butyl Diglycol Ether serves as a solvent in number of applications like speciality printing inks, ball point pen pastesa and cleaning fluids.

Properties

Slightly Soluble In
Water
Miscible In
Organic Solvents
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Butyl Diglycol Acetatemin. 97mass %GC
Refractive Index (ND20)1.425-1.427-ASTM D1218, ISO 5661, DIN EN 51423-3
Distillation at 101.3 Kpa: Initial Boiling Point235°CASTM D1078, ISO 918, DIN EN 53171
Distillation at 101.3 Kpa: Dry Point250°CASTM D1078, ISO 918, DIN EN 53171
Watermax. 0.1wt%ASTM D1631
Acid Numbermax. 0.2mg KOH/gEN ISO 2114
Colourmax. 10Pt-CoASTM D1209, ISO 6271, DIN EN 1557
Density at 20°C0.976-0.980g/mlASTM D4052, ISO 12185, DIN EN 51757

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