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| CAS No.: | 112-25-4 |
| Formula: | C8h18o2 |
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Basic Information
Product Name: Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether; 2-Butoxyethanol; Butyl Cellosolve
Molecular Formula: C8H18O2
Molecular Weight: 118.17 g/mol
CAS Number: 112-25-4
Appearance:Colorless transparent liquid with a mild ether-like odor
Melting Point:-70 °C
Boiling Point:171 °C (at atmospheric pressure)
Density:0.896 g/cm³ (25 °C)
Refractive Index:1.419-1.421 (20 °C)
Flash Point:60 °C (closed cup)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water (~6 g/100 mL, 20 °C); miscible with ethanol, diethyl ether, acetone, benzene, and other organic solvents
Main Applications
Industrial Solvent:
Paints and Inks: Used as a high-boiling solvent in acrylic and epoxy resin coatings to improve film leveling and adhesion, especially for baking enamels.
Cleaning Agents: Acts as a degreaser for metal surfaces and a cleaner for electronic components, with strong solvency for oils and resins.
Textiles and Leather:
Serves as a cosolvent for disperse dyes in textile printing and dyeing; used as a softener and penetrant in leather processing.
Cosmetics and Personal Care:
Solvent in nail polishes, hairsprays, etc., to adjust viscosity and evaporation rate; acts as a fragrance cosolvent in skin care products.
Agriculture and Pharmaceuticals:
Solvent and emulsifier for pesticide emulsifiable concentrates; used as an intermediate solvent in pharmaceutical synthesis.
Others:
Organic synthesis intermediate (e.g., for preparing esters and ethers); processing aid in cellulose ether production.
Safety and Storage
Toxicity and Hazards:
Low toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) ≈ 2600 mg/kg, but prolonged contact may irritate skin and eyes; high-concentration vapors can cause headaches and nausea.
Hazard Classification: Flammable liquid; vapor-air mixtures may form explosive mixtures; classified as VOCs or HAPs (hazardous air pollutants) in some countries.
Protective Measures:
Wear protective gloves (e.g., nitrile rubber), safety goggles, and ensure good ventilation during operation; avoid inhaling vapors or skin contact.
Storage Requirements:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, sealed and away from fire sources, oxidizing agents, and strong acids.
Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation equipment; prohibit the use of spark-generating tools.
| Liquid products | Drum of 5kg ,10 kg ,25 kg ,50 kg 200 kg ,250 kg . 1000 kg IBC drum. TANK with 20 tons ,25 tons . |
| Solid products | Bag of 1 kg ,2 kg ,5 kg ,25 kg ,500kg ,1000 kg . Drum of 25 kg and 50 kg. |
Packaging can be customized according to customer requirements.
Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.
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