Description

Sodium (2-Butoxyethoxy)Acetate is a versatile anionic surfactant and specialty chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and solubilizing properties in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. It serves as a critical component for formulators in the agrochemical, coatings, and industrial cleaning sectors, where performance and stability are paramount. Its unique structure provides a balance of hydrophilic and lipophilic character, making it suitable for demanding technical applications.

Application

• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a key surfactant and adjuvant in herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides to enhance spreading, penetration, and rainfastness.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and floor care products for its effective emulsification of oils and greases.
• Coatings and Inks: Functions as a dispersing and wetting agent in water-based paints, coatings, and printing inks to improve pigment stability and application properties.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a scouring agent, dye leveling agent, and finishing aid to improve processing efficiency and fabric quality.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and production chemicals as an emulsifier and viscosity modifier.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Serves as a mild surfactant and solubilizer in select rinse-off formulations, though grade-specific suitability must be verified.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate or phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Sodium (2-Butoxyethoxy)Acetate
CAS No.	67990-17-4
Molecular Formula	C8H15NaO4
Molecular Weight	198.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)acetic acid sodium salt; Sodium butoxyethoxyacetate; Ethanol, 2-butoxy-, acetate, sodium salt; Acetic acid, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-, sodium salt; BEAS; Sodium 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanoate; Glycolic acid butyl ether acetate sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium (2-Butoxyethoxy)Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, composition, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available for all shipments. We adhere to relevant industrial standards and can support customer-specific quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or performance degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.