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Sipchem Butanediol

Butanediol is a colorless, viscous, high boiling liquid, produced by International Diol Company (IDC), an affiliate of Sipchem from Oct 2005 with production capacity of 65,625 metric tons per annum (mtpa).

Chemical Name: 1,4-Butanediol

CAS Number: 110-63-4

Chemical Family: Alcohols, Diols

Synonyms: 1,4-Butylene glycol, 1,4-Dihydroxybutane, 1,4-Tetramethylene glycol, Butylene glycol, NSC 406696, Polycure D, Tetramethylene 1,4-diol, Tetramethylene glycol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CAS No.
110-63-4
EC No.
203-786-5

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications

Butanediol is used industrially in the manufacture of some plastics, elastic fibers and polyurethanes. It is also used directly as a feedstock in the manufacture of some important co-polymers, such as Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT).

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear & free from suspended matter
Odor
Faint Odor
Soluble in
Water
Analytical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 5Pt/CoASTM D 1209-05
Water Contentmax. 0.05Wt%ASTM E 1064-16
Solidification Pointmin. 19.6°CASTM D 1493-97
BDO Puritymin. 99.5Wt%HY379-01*
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition350°C
Boiling Point228°C
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1)max. 1
Lower Explosive Limit0.0195
Melting Point19 - 20°C
Molecular Weight90.12
Osha Flammability ClassIIIB
Upper Explosive Limit0.183
Vapor Density (Air = 1)3.1
Vapor Pressure (at 38 °C)max. 1mmHg
Viscosity (at 20 °C)84.9cP
Volatility0
Flash Point min. 121 °COpen Cup
pH ValueNeutral
Specific Gravity (Water = 1)1.017
Note

* - GC Area % method. Water subtracted from Purity

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance