Description

Ethylene Glycol Mono-sec-Butyl Ether is a high-performance glycol ether solvent known for its balanced hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. This compound is valued for its excellent solvency power for a wide range of resins and its ability to reduce surface tension in formulated products. It is a critical component for industrial manufacturers in the coatings, cleaning, and chemical processing sectors seeking reliable performance and formulation stability. Its specific properties make it suitable for demanding applications where controlled evaporation and effective solvency are required.

Application

• Coatings and Paints: Acts as a coalescing agent and solvent in water-based and solvent-based architectural, industrial, and automotive coatings to improve film formation and flow.
• Industrial Cleaners and Degreasers: Used in heavy-duty cleaning formulations for metal surfaces, electronics, and precision parts due to its ability to dissolve oils, greases, and fluxes.
• Chemical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of other specialty chemicals, including plasticizers and surfactants.
• Inks and Dyes: Functions as a solvent and viscosity modifier in printing inks and dye formulations to ensure consistent application and color development.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Employed as a solvent and humectant to control drying time, improve adhesion, and maintain workable consistency.
• Agricultural Formulations: Used as a carrier solvent in pesticides and herbicides to enhance the solubility and stability of active ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylene Glycol Mono-sec-Butyl Ether
CAS No.	7795-91-7
Molecular Formula	C6H14O2
Molecular Weight	118.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butoxyethanol; Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether; Butyl Cellosolve; Butyl Glycol; EGMBE; 2-Butoxyethan-1-ol; Butoxyethanol; 2-Butoxy-1-ethanol
EINECS	203-905-0

Quality Control

Our Ethylene Glycol Mono-sec-Butyl Ether is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to verify compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Density (20°C)	0.900 - 0.905 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422
Distillation Range	168 - 172 °C

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