Butyl Glycol (EGMBE)
Butyl Glycol, also known as EGMBE or Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether, is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild odor. It is a member of the glycol ether family and is miscible with water and common organic solvents.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Paints and Coatings: It is used as a solvent in water-based paints, varnishes, lacquers, and other coatings to enhance their flow and leveling properties.
- Cleaning Solutions: Butyl Glycol is an effective ingredient in household and industrial cleaners, providing excellent degreasing and cleaning properties.
- Printing Inks: It is used as a solvent in printing inks to improve print quality and aid in pigment dispersion.
- Chemical Processing: Butyl Glycol is used in chemical reactions and processes as a reaction solvent or co-solvent.
- Personal Care Products: It can be found in cosmetics and personal care products such as skin creams and lotions due to its emollient properties.
SIMILAR NAME
- Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
PACKING
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