Butylglycol (EGMBE)

A fast-evaporating glycol ether with an excellent balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic character; excellent active solvency and coupling properties

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Description

A fast-evaporating glycol ether with an excellent balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic character; excellent active solvency and coupling properties Butyl CELLOSOLVE glycol ether is a very versatile solvent product with a good balance of many different properties. With a nearly equal balance of hydrophobic and hydrophilic character, Butyl CELLSOLVE glycol ether provides excellent performance in coatings, cleaners, and many other types of products. It is one of our fastest evaporating glycol ethers. Butyl CELLOSOLVE glycol ether is compatible with a wide range of resin types, and it also offers 100% water solubility.

APPLICATION

− Active solvent for solvent-based coatings.
− Coalescent for industrial water-based coatings.
− Coupling agent for architectural water-borne coatings.
− Coupling agent and solvent in household and industrial cleaners, rust removers, hard surface cleaners, and disinfectants.
− Primary solvent in solvent-based silk screen printing inks.
− Coupling agent for resins and dyes in water-based printing inks.
− Solvent for agricultural pesticides.

BENEFITS

− Powerful solvency
− Coupling ability
− Coalescing ability
− Moderate evaporation rate
− High dilution ratio
− Wide range of applications