CAS 111-76-2
Butyl Glycol
CAS 111-76-2C6H14O2
Butyl Glycol is a versatile solvent widely utilized in the paint and coatings industry for its excellent flow, leveling, and pigment dispersion properties. This clear, colorless liquid also serves crucial roles in cleaning products, adhesives, sealants, and the textiles industry in Kenya and East Africa. Available in industrial-grade purity, Butyl Glycol is a valuable component in formulations needing effective solvency and coalescing capabilities. It is prized for its high purity, ranging from 99% to 99.5%, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications.
Main applicationCoatings and paints — Solvent and coalescing agent to improve film formation
Butyl Glycol is integral to the performance and quality enhancement in industries such as paints, coatings, and cleaning. Its ability to efficiently dissolve and disperse components makes it essential for high-performance industrial applications. The high purity of Butyl Glycol ensures consistent quality and performance, meeting the stringent demands of modern industrial processes.
Also known as
- 2-butoxyethanol
- Butyl Cellosolve
- Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 20 L
- 25 kg
- 200 L drums or bulk containers.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 111-76-2
- Chemical formula
- C6H14O2
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Concentration
- 99% to 99.5%
Butyl Glycol, known chemically as 2-butoxyethanol, has the CAS number 111-76-2 and a molecular formula of C6H14O2. Its industrial-grade purity ranges from 99% to 99.5%, suited for applications where high solvent strength and cleanliness are required. Butyl Glycol's efficacy as a solvent and coupling agent makes it indispensable in formulations requiring the blending of hydrophilic and hydrophobic components. It is particularly valued for enhancing film formation and application performance in paint systems. Buyers typically consider the grade, purity, and packaging sizes when sourcing Butyl Glycol to ensure compatibility with specific industrial processes.
Delivery
Butyl Glycol is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Coatings and paints — Solvent and coalescing agent to improve film formation
- Cleaning products — Enhances cleaning power in industrial degreasers
- Printing inks — Carrier solvent that improves ink flow
- Adhesives and sealants — Improves viscosity control and bonding
- Textiles and leather — Solvent for dyeing and finishing processes
- Soap, detergents — Co-surfactant for cleaning efficiency
- Chemical processing — Coupling agent for phase blending
- Oil & gas — Surfactant in fracturing and drilling fluids
- Metal treatment — Aids in surface preparation
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- High solvent efficiency aids in formulation improvement
- Enhanced film formation in coatings
- Effective cleaning and degreasing
- Improved pigment dispersion in paints and inks
- Consistency in high-purity grades ensures reliability in application
- Versatile in various industries from textiles to oil & gas
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Butyl Glycol?
The CAS registry number for Butyl Glycol is 111-76-2. Its chemical formula is C6H14O2. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Butyl Glycol?
Butyl Glycol is also referred to as 2-butoxyethanol, Butyl Cellosolve and Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Butyl Glycol is supplied?
Butyl Glycol is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What concentration is Butyl Glycol supplied at?
Butyl Glycol is supplied at a concentration of 99% to 99.5%. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What does Butyl Glycol look like?
Butyl Glycol is described as clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Butyl Glycol used for?
Common applications include coatings and paints — Solvent and coalescing agent to improve film formation, cleaning products — Enhances cleaning power in industrial degreasers, printing inks — Carrier solvent that improves ink flow, adhesives and sealants — Improves viscosity control and bonding, textiles and leather — Solvent for dyeing and finishing processes and soap, detergents — Co-surfactant for cleaning efficiency. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Butyl Glycol?
Butyl Glycol is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Butyl Glycol available in?
Available in 20 L, 25 kg, 200 L drums or bulk containers. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the EC number for Butyl Glycol?
Butyl Glycol is recorded against the EC number 203-905-0. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
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References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
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