CAS 111-76-2
Butyl Glycol in Kenya
CAS 111-76-2C6H14O2118.17 g/mol
Butyl Glycol (CAS 111-76-2) is a powerful solvent widely used in paints and coatings. This liquid compound effectively dissolves a variety of materials and enhances product flow and leveling, making it essential in various formulations across multiple industries. Its miscible nature with water and other solvents makes it adaptable for cleaning and disinfecting applications, contributing to its broad usage in industrial cleaning products and coatings.
Main applicationPaints and coatings — Acts as a solvent to improve flow and leveling properties.
Butyl Glycol is significant as it enhances the efficiency and quality of products across various applications. Its use as a solvent improves performance in coatings, cleaning agents, and more, making it a staple in industries that prioritize quality and efficacy.
Also known as
- 2-Butoxyethanol
- Butyl glycol
- Butyl cellosolve
- Butoxyethanol
- ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
- Ethylene glycol butyl ether
- n-Butoxyethanol
- Butyl oxitol
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in various container sizes suitable for industrial applications.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 111-76-2
- Chemical formula
- C6H14O2
- Molecular weight
- 118.17 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Density
- 0.902 g/cm³ at 68 °F
- Density
- 0.902 g/cm³
- Boiling Point
- 340 °F
- Melting Point
- -94 °F
- Solubility
- Miscible with water
Butyl Glycol, known as 2-butoxyethanol, features a molecular formula of C6H14O2 and a molecular weight of 118.17 g/mol. This colorless liquid, with a density of approximately 0.902 at 68 °F, is miscible with water and many organic solvents. Such properties make it suitable for applications in paints and coatings, cleaning formulations, and as a solvent in various industrial processes. Buyers should consider the purity and concentrations when ordering, ensuring it meets specific formulation requirements.
Delivery
Butyl Glycol in Kenya 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
- Paints and coatings — Acts as a solvent to improve flow and leveling properties.
- Cleaning solutions — Used as a solvent for effective cleanliness and degreasing.
- Industrial manufacturing — Serves as a carrier for other chemicals in various processes.
- Textile processing — Employed in dyeing and finishing applications for textiles.
- Adhesives and sealants — Enhances bond strength and adhesion properties in formulations.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- High solvency — Effectively dissolves a variety of substances, crucial for quality formulations.
- Improves product flow — Enhances application in coatings and cleaning products.
- Versatile use — Applicable across industries like textiles, cleaning, and manufacturing.
- Promotes adhesion — Boosts the performance of adhesives in demanding applications.
- Facilitates easy formulation — Simplifies the mixing process due to its liquid state and miscibility.
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 in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Butyl Glycol in Kenya is 111-76-2. Its chemical formula is C6H14O2, with a molecular weight of 118.17 g/mol. 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 in Kenya?
Butyl Glycol in Kenya is also referred to as 2-Butoxyethanol, Butyl glycol, Butyl cellosolve, Butoxyethanol, ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER and Ethylene glycol butyl 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 in Kenya is supplied?
Butyl Glycol in Kenya is supplied as Technical 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 does Butyl Glycol in Kenya look like?
Butyl Glycol in Kenya is described as colorless 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 in Kenya used for?
Common applications include paints and coatings — Acts as a solvent to improve flow and leveling properties., cleaning solutions — Used as a solvent for effective cleanliness and degreasing., industrial manufacturing — Serves as a carrier for other chemicals in various processes., textile processing — Employed in dyeing and finishing applications for textiles. and adhesives and sealants — Enhances bond strength and adhesion properties in formulations.. 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 in Kenya?
Butyl Glycol in Kenya is supplied to the Construction & Admixtures, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning 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 in Kenya available in?
Available in various container sizes suitable for industrial applications. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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.
- 1.PubChem CID 8133pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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