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Sasol Butyl Glycol Ether

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

Functions: Coalescing Agent, Flow Promoter, Solvent

CAS Number: 111-76-2

Chemical Family: Ethers, Glycol Ethers, Glycols

Synonyms: 2-Butoxy ethanol, 2-Butoxy-1-ethanol, 2-Butoxyethan-1-ol, 3-oxa-1-heptanol, beta-Butoxyethanol, Butyl Cellosolve, Butyl Glycol, Butyl Icinol, Butyl Monoether Glycol, Butyl Oxitol, Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether, Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether, Glycol Monobutyl Ether, Monobutyl Ethylene Glycol Ether, Monobutyl Glycol Ether

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Ethers,

Glycol Ethers,

Glycols

Chemical Name

Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether

Base Chemicals Functions

Solvent

CASE Ingredients Functions

Coalescing Agent,

Flow Promoter,

Solvent

CAS No.
111-76-2
EC No.
203-905-0
Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Functional Additives

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents

Ethers

CASE Ingredients — Solvents & Carriers

Esters & Ethers

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features

High Solvency

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Base Chemicals End Uses

Cleaning Agent,

Inks,

Paints

Coating Type

Waterborne Coating

Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • 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

Odor
Mild
Appearance
Clear and bright
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Butyl Glycolmin. 99mass %GC
Refractive Index (ND20)1.419-1.420-ASTM D1218, ISO 5661, DIN EN 51423-3
Distillation at 101.3 Kpa: Initial Boiling Point168°CASTM D1078, ISO 918, DIN EN 53171
Distillation at 101.3 Kpa: Dry Point172°CASTM D1078, ISO 918, DIN EN 53171
Purity (Wet Basis)min. 99.0wt%GC
Acid Numbermax. 0.05mg KOH/g—
Watermax. 0.1wt%ASTM D1631
Density at 20°C0.899-0.901g/mlASTM D4052, ISO 12185
Colourmax. 10Pt-CoASTM D1209, ISO 6271, DIN EN 1557
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)max. 0.010wt%ASTM D1613

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

CHINV (Switzerland),

DSL (Canada),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

INSQ (Mexico),

ISHL (Japan),

KECI (Korea),

NECI Listed (Taiwan),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Europe

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Safe Handling Advice

  • Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.