Product Category: Industrial Solvents / Glycol Ethers
Chemical Name: 2-Butoxyethanol
Alternative Names: Butyl Glycol / Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether / EGBE
CAS Number: 111-76-2
Chemical Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight: 118.2 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
Product Overview
Butyl Glycol is a versatile glycol ether solvent combining good solvency with controlled evaporation.
It is extensively used in coatings, industrial cleaners, degreasers, printing inks, textile processing and numerous chemical formulations where compatibility with both water-based and organic components is required.
Typical Technical Properties
| Property | Typical Reference |
| SKU | MCS-B5 |
| Chemical | 2-Butoxyethanol |
| Purity | Commercial high-purity grades generally >99% |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Density at 20°C | Approx. 0.901 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Range | Approx. 168–172°C |
| Flash Point | Approx. 67°C |
| Molecular Weight | 118.2 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 111-76-2 |
BASF identifies Butylglycol as 2-Butoxyethanol with a density of about 0.901 g/cm³, boiling range of 168–172°C and typical commercial content above 99%.
Applications
- Industrial cleaning formulations
- Heavy-duty degreasers
- Paints and coatings
- Printing inks
- Surface cleaners
- Textile and leather processing
- Chemical manufacturing
- Resin formulations
- Lubricant formulations
- Specialty detergents
Key Benefits
- Excellent solvent performance
- Good coupling ability between aqueous and organic components
- Controlled evaporation
- Useful in water-based coating systems
- Effective grease and oil removal
Packaging
Available in suitable solvent-resistant drums, IBCs or bulk quantities depending on availability.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, ventilated area away from ignition sources and incompatible substances. Refer to the applicable SDS before use.
