Glycol Ether DB

CAS# 112-34-5

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Property

  • Appearance
  • Purity
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  • Acidity (as Acetic Acid)
  • Moisture
  • Density @ 20 °C

Unit

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Specification

  • Clear and free from suspended matter
  • 99.0 Minimum
  • 10 Maximum
  • 0.005 Maximum
  • 0.10 Maximum
  • 0.952-0.955

Application

Glycol Ether DB (Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether) is a slow-evaporating, hydrophilic glycol ether known for its excellent coalescing and coupling power, chemical stability, and strong solvency across a wide range of applications. It is widely used as a solvent in industries producing printing inks, paints, floor finishes, wax strippers, spray and metal cleaners, penetrating oils, and paint removers. Its biodegradability and U.S. EPA Inerts listing for non-food use further enhance its suitability for household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products.

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Technical

Packaging

ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 55 gallon drums. Please inquire about custom packaging.

Synonyms

2­-(2-­butoxyethoxy)ethanol, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, Butyl Di Glycol; Butyl diglycol ether

Molecular Formula

C8H18O3

Market Segment

Cosmetics & Personal Care, Automotive, Cleaning, Paint, Inks & Coatings

Product Uses

All Purpose Cleaner, Brake Fluid, Detergents, Disinfectant, Floor Cleaner, Fragrances, Glass Cleaner, Hair Care, Hydraulic Fluid, Ink Solvent, Nail Polish, Paint Solvent, Paint Strippers, Rust Remover, Wax Strippers, Coalescing Agent, Floor Wax, Hair Colorants, Hard Surface Cleaners, I & I Cleaners, Lacquers, Metal Cleaners, Nail Polish Remover, Silk Screen Printing Ink, Solvent, Textile