Ethylene glycol butyl ether (ethylene glycol monobutyl ether) is a colorless, ether-smelling, flammable liquid, it possesses excellent solubility due to the presence of both lipophilic ether bonds and hydrophilic hydroxyl groups in its molecule. It is an important solvent and intermediate in coatings, inks, cleaning agents, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals, and is known as a "universal solvent." It is widely used in paint thinning, resin dissolving, metal cleaning, paint removers, and cosmetics..

Key features 

Chemical formula : C6H14O2

  · Appearance : Colorless and transparent liquid

  · Odor : Moderate ether-like smell

  · Solubility : It is miscible with a variety of organic solvents such as water, ethanol, acetone, and benzene, and can also dissolve oils, resins, nitrocellulose, etc.

   · Physicochemical properties : high boiling point, slow volatilization, low relative density, and non-flammable (high flash point).

   · Unique structure : The molecule contains both ether bonds and hydroxyl groups, giving it both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties. 

Main uses 

  · Coatings and inks : Used as a high-boiling-point solvent and co-aggregator in nitrocellulose lacquer, quick-drying varnish, varnish, and enamel; it can dissolve a variety of resins.

  · Cleaning agents : As metal detergents, paint removers, car engine cleaners, dry cleaning agents, etc., they can remove oil and resin.

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