Butyl Cellosolve
Rs 95 per Kg + GSt as applicable
(Also known as 2-Butoxyethanol / Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether / EGBE)
Category: Glycol Ether Solvent / Coalescing Agent / Cleaning Agent
Description: Butyl Cellosolve (C₆h4₄O₂) is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, sweet ether-like odor. It is a versatile glycol ether solvent widely used for its excellent solvency, moderate evaporation rate, and compatibility with both water and organic solvents. It is one of the most common solvents used in coatings, cleaners, inks, and chemical formulations, combining good surface wetting with strong solvency for polar and nonpolar materials.
Applications:
1. Paints & Coatings Used as a coalescing agent and solvent in latex paints, enamels, and industrial coatings. Improves film formation, flow, and gloss.
2. Cleaning Products Common ingredient in household, industrial, and institutional cleaners. Effective for grease, oil, and dirt removal due to dual hydrophilic–lipophilic balance.
3. Printing Inks & Dyes Used as a solvent for dyes and inks, ensuring smooth printing and color uniformity.
4. Textile Industry Used as a wetting and penetrating agent in textile dyeing and finishing.
5. Chemical Intermediate Raw material for butyl glycol acetate, plasticizers, and herbicide formulations.
Technical Details:
Chemical Name - 2-Butoxyethanol
Chemical Formula - C₆h4₄O₂
Molecular Weight - 118.17 g/mol
Appearance - Clear, colorless liquid
Odor - Mild, ether-like odor
Purity - ≥ 99.0%
Boiling Point - 171 °C
Melting Point - (−77) °C
Flash Point - 60 °C (closed cup)
Density (at 25 °C) - 0.902 g/cm³
Solubility - Miscible with water and most organic solvents
Vapor Pressure (20 °C) - 0.6 mmHg
pH (1% aqueous) - 6–7
Evaporation Rate - 0.08 (n-butyl acetate = 1)
HS Code - 2909 43 00
Stability - Stable under recommended conditions
Packaging:
180 kg / 200 kg HDPE Drums
IBC Tanks (1000 L)
Bulk Tanker Loads (on request)
Custom packaging available
Storage & Handling: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat and open flames. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents. Use appropriate protective equipment when handling concentrated material.