Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, also known as butyl glycol, is a solvent and coupling agent. It is used in surface coatings, waterborne paints, inks, household and industrial cleaners, degreasers and hydraulic fluids. It also serves as a solvent in some cosmetic products. The material is a high-boiling liquid with a mild odour. Recorded grades include industrial, technical, cosmetic and high-purity. Cosmetic use is subject to the applicable cosmetic-ingredient conditions.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C6H14O2
- Grades
- industrialtechnicalcosmetichigh-purity
- Packaging
- 200 kg steel drum · 1000 kg IBC · bulk
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid
- Synonyms
- EGBE · 111-76-2 · butyl glycol · 2-butoxyethanol · butyl cellosolve · ethylene glycol butyl ether · butyl oxitol
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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