Butyl Carbitol

BUTYL CARBITOL (Also known as Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether / DEGMBE) 

Category: 

Solvent / Coalescing Agent / Industrial Chemical Intermediate 

Description: 

Butyl Carbitol (Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether) is a clear, colorless, high-boiling solvent with a mild odor. It exhibits excellent solvency for polar and non-polar compounds, making it an important solvent in paints, coatings, inks, cleaning agents, and textile formulations. Due to its low volatility, good coupling ability, and compatibility with water and organic solvents, Butyl Carbitol serves as an effective coalescing agent, flow improver, and chemical intermediate in various industrial processes. 

Applications: 

1. Paints & Coatings Industry Acts as a coalescing agent to improve film formation, gloss, and flow. Used in water-based and solvent-based paints, lacquers, and enamels. 

2. Cleaning Formulations Excellent solvent and coupling agent for industrial and household cleaners. Effective in degreasers, detergents, and glass cleaners. 

3. Printing Inks & Dyes Used as a solvent and viscosity controller in printing inks, textile dyes, and pigment dispersions. 

4. Chemical Intermediate Intermediate in the synthesis of plasticizers, surfactants, and hydraulic fluids. 

5. Textile & Leather Processing Acts as a penetrant and leveling agent in dyeing and finishing operations. 

Technical Details: 

Chemical Name - Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether 

Chemical Formula - C₈h4₈O₃ 

Molecular Weight - 162.23 g/mol 

Appearance - Clear, colorless liquid 

Odor - Mild, characteristic odor 

Purity - ≥ 99% 

Boiling Point - 230 °C 

Flash Point - 108 °C (Closed cup) 

Density (at 25 °C) - 0.953 – 0.955 g/cm³ 

Viscosity (at 25 °C) - 6.3 mPa·s 

Solubility - Miscible with water, alcohols, and many organic solvents 

Vapor Pressure (at 20 °C) - < 0.1 mmHg 

Refractive Index (at 25 °C) - 1.426 – 1.429 

Stability - Stable under normal conditions 

HS Code - 2909 43 00 

Packaging: 

200 Litre HDPE or MS Drums 

1000 Litre IBC Tanks 

Bulk Tanker Loads 

Custom packaging on request 

Storage & Handling: 

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat and open flames. Keep containers tightly sealed. Avoid prolonged exposure to air and moisture. Use gloves and goggles while handling.