BUTYL CELLOSOLVE SOLVENT - DOW

Chemical Name: Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether

CAS Number: 111-76-2

Chemical Family: Ethers

Labeling Claims: Bisphenol A-free, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)-free, Conflict Minerals-free, Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)-free, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, TSE-free

Certifications & Compliance: Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG), Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS), EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC), REACH (Europe), Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

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
Chemical Name
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Tilley Product Number
11907-01
Agrochemical Functions
Solvent
Base Chemicals Functions
Solvent
CASE Ingredients Functions
Adhesion Promoter,
Coalescing Agent,
Coupling Agent,
Solvent
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Coupling Agent,
Solvent
Molecular formula
C₄H₉OCH₂CH₂OH
Technologies
Agrochemicals,
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
CASE,
Cleaning Ingredients
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Functional Additives
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Carriers, Diluents, Solvents & Solubilizers
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Other Functional Additives,
Solvents & Carriers
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents
Ethers
CASE — Solvents & Carriers
Esters & Ethers

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Bisphenol A-free,
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)-free,
Conflict Minerals-free,
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)-free,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65,
TSE-free
CASE Ingredients Features
Coupling Ability,
Fast Evaporation Rate,
High Solvency,
Water Soluble
HII Features
Coupling,
High Solvency,
Superior Performance

Applications & Uses

Markets
Agriculture & Feed,
Building & Construction,
HI&I Care,
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Architectural Coatings
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Architectural Coatings
HI&I Care — Home Care
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning
Agriculture & Feed — Pest Control
Agricultural Pest Control
Coating End Applications
Solventborne Coating,
Waterborne Coating
Home Care Applications
Hard Surface Cleaners,
Household Disinfectants,
Rust Removal
I&I Cleaning Applications
Disinfectant Products,
Rust Removal
Ink & Toner End Applications
Silk Screen Printing Ink,
Solventborne Ink,
Waterborne Ink

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Soluble In
Water Soluble
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight118.2g/mol-
Boiling Point (at 760 mmHg, 1.01 bar)171°C-
Flash Point67°CSetaflash Closed Cup
Freezing Point-75°C-
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C, extrapolated)0.66mmHg-
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C, extrapolated)0.117kPa-
Specific Gravity (at 25/25°C)0.901--
Liquid Density (at 20°C)0.902g/cm³-
Viscosity (at 20°C)3.3cP-
Surface Tension (at 20°C, 2 g/L)65dynes/cm-
Specific Heat (at 25°C)2.38J/g/°C-
Heat of Vaporization (at normal boiling point)348J/g-
Net Heat of Combustion (predicted at 25°C)30.0kJ/g-
Autoignition Temperature230°C-
Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate = 1.0)0.06--
Solubility in Water (at 25°C)100%-
Hansen Solubility Parameters (Dispersion, d)16.0(J/cm³)¹/²-
Hansen Solubility Parameters (Polar, p)7.6(J/cm³)¹/²-
Hansen Solubility Parameters (Hydrogen Bonding, h)12.3(J/cm³)¹/²-
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water, Log Pow)0.81--
Flammable Limits (Lower, in air)1.3vol.%-
Flammable Limits (Upper, in air)10.6vol.%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified,
Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG),
Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS),
EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC),
REACH (Europe),
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)