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| CAS No.: | 111-76-2 |
| Formula: | C6h14o2 |
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Basic Information
Product Name: Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether, 2-Butoxyethanol
CAS Number: 111-76-2
Molecular Formula: C6H14O2
Colorless transparent liquid with a mild ether-like odor.
Low volatility, high boiling point, and miscible with water, ethanol, diethyl ether, and other solvents.
Density: 0.901 g/cm³ (20°C)
Boiling Point: 171°C
Melting Point: -70°C
Flash Point: 61°C (closed cup)
Water Solubility: Sparingly soluble in water (≈3.5 g/100 mL at 20°C), highly soluble in organic solvents.
Main Applications
EB is widely used in industry due to its high boiling point, low volatility, and strong solvency:
Paint and Ink Industry:
Serves as a solvent and film-forming agent in coatings based on acrylic resins, epoxy resins, and polyurethanes.
Functions: Improves coating levelling and adhesion, delays solvent evaporation, and prevents film cracking or blushing.
Applications: Automotive paints, furniture coatings, architectural paints, and printing inks (regulates drying speed and ink uniformity).
Electronics Industry:
Used for cleaning electronic components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) to remove soldering residues, oils, and contaminants, valued for its high purity and low corrosiveness.
Textile and Leather Industry:
Textiles: Acts as a solvent and dispersant for dyes, enhancing dye penetration and color consistency.
Leather processing: Functions as a softener to improve leather texture and flexibility.
Metal Processing:
Component of metal cleaning agents, cutting fluids, and grinding fluids, dissolving oils while providing lubricity for precision parts cleaning.
Other Fields:
Agriculture: As a pesticide solvent to enhance water dispersibility;
Cosmetics: As a coupling agent (e.g., in nail polish to improve component compatibility);
Polymer synthesis: As an intermediate or reaction solvent.
Health Hazards
Acute Toxicity:
Inhalation: High vapor concentrations irritate the respiratory tract, causing coughing, headache, and dizziness; severe exposure may suppress the central nervous system.
Skin Contact: May cause mild irritation; prolonged/repeated contact can lead to dermatitis (due to defatting effects).
Ingestion: Irritates the gastrointestinal tract; large amounts may damage the liver and kidneys, or trigger hemolysis (red blood cell rupture).
Chronic Toxicity:
Long-term exposure may affect the hematopoietic system (e.g., reduced red blood cells, anemia). The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies it as a Group 2B possible carcinogen (based on animal studies showing effects on testes and blood systems).
Potential reproductive risks: Animal studies suggest possible impacts on male fertility.
Environmental Hazards
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic life, particularly fish and algae; avoid direct discharge into water bodies.
Biodegradability: Moderately biodegradable, but high concentrations may still harm aquatic ecosystems.
Safety Precautions
Engineering Controls:
Ensure good workplace ventilation (e.g., local exhaust hoods) to reduce vapor concentrations.
Personal Protection:
Respiratory: Use organic vapor-filtering respirators (e.g., N95 masks or full-face respirators) when vapor levels exceed limits.
Skin/Eyes: Wear nitrile gloves, chemical safety goggles, or face shields to prevent direct contact.
Storage and Transportation:
Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas, away from ignition sources (flammable liquid, UN 1120).
Transport as a hazardous chemical, avoiding mixing with food or pharmaceuticals.
Emergency Response:
Leakage: Absorb with sand, activated carbon, or specialized adsorbents; prevent runoff into sewers or water bodies. For small spills, flush with water.
Fire: Extinguish with foam, dry powder, or CO2 extinguishers; firefighters must wear breathing apparatus.
| 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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