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Butyl glycol ether of 99% mass purity, Used widely in the surface coating industry as a solvent. BGE reduces the viscosity in alky resin varnishes and acts as a property regulator, coalescer and flow improver in water-based paints. Other applications include printing inks, cleansers and mineral oil emulsions, where BGE is used as a solubiliser. BGE has outstanding solvent power for many natural and synthetic resins as well as cellulose derivatives. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.
Chemical Name: Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
CAS Number: 111-76-2
Purity (Assay): 99.0 %
Features: High Solvency
Function: Solvent, Coalescing Agent, Flow Promoter
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111-76-2
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Sasol Butyl Glycol Ether Features & Benefits
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- Solvent for natural and synthetic resins and cellulose derivatives
- Reduces viscosity in alky resin varnishes
- Acts as a property regulator, coalescer and flow improver in water based paints
- Solubiliser for printing inks, cleansers and mineral oil emulsions
Properties
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Mild
Appearance
Clear and bright
Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Butyl Glycol | min. 99 | mass % | GC |
| Refractive Index (ND20) | 1.419-1.420 | - | ASTM D1218, ISO 5661, DIN EN 51423-3 |
| Distillation at 101.3 Kpa: Initial Boiling Point | 168 | °C | ASTM D1078, ISO 918, DIN EN 53171 |
| Distillation at 101.3 Kpa: Dry Point | 172 | °C | ASTM D1078, ISO 918, DIN EN 53171 |
| Purity (Wet Basis) | min. 99.0 | wt% | GC |
| Acid Number | max. 0.05 | mgKOH/g | 600-31 |
| Water | max. 0.1 | wt% | ASTM D1631 |
| Density at 20°C | 0.899-0.901 | g/ml | ASTM D4052, ISO 12185 |
| Colour | max. 10 | Pt-Co | ASTM D1209, ISO 6271, DIN EN 1557 |
| Acidity (as Acetic Acid) | max. 0.010 | wt% | ASTM D1613 |
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Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
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