Introduction:
Glycol ethers, with both an ether and alcohol functional group in the same molecule, are one of the most versatile classes of organic solvents. The production of Glycol Ethers including two steps. The first step is the reaction of alcohol and ethylene oxide to produce a mixture of mono, di and heavier glycol ethers. Then in the second step the mixture will be distillated to separate all the components. These high boiling, low volatility liquid with low odor are used extensively as solvents in many industries.
General Applications:
Solvency Properties
Glycol ethers are characterized by their excellent solvency, chemical stability and compatibility with water and a number of organic solvents. The dual functionality presents in the Glycol Ethers accounts for their unique solvency properties. They are:
• Mild-odored solvents for many resins, oils, waxes, fats and dyestuffs
• Coupling agents for many water/organic systems
• Miscible with a wide range of polar and non-polar organic solvents
• Miscible with water in all proportionation
End-Uses
This strong solvency leads to the selection of certain glycol ethers for a broad array of end-uses:
• Dye solvents in the textile, leather and printing industries
• Solvents for grease and grime in industrial cleaning and specialty formulations
• Solvents for insecticides and herbicides for agricultural applications
• Coupling solvents for hard-surface cleaners and other soap-hydrocarbon systems
• Solvents and cosolvents for conventional lacquer, enamel and stains for industrial coating systems
• Cosolvents for waterborne industrial coating systems
• Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII)
• Freeze-thaw agents in aqueous systems
• Chemical reaction solvents
Different grades:
Butyl Glycol, Butyl Diglycol
Specification
Trade Name: Butyl Glycol
|
No. |
Test |
Standard |
Reference |
|
1 |
Appearance at 25˚C |
Clear Liquid |
— |
|
2 |
Color, Pt-Co |
10 |
ASTM D1209 |
|
3 |
Acidity as acetic acid |
0.01% |
ASTM D1613 |
|
4 |
Active content |
99 % |
— |
|
5 |
Water content |
Max.0.1 % |
ASTM E203 |
|
6 |
Solubility in water |
soluble |
— |
Packaging:
|
Packaging Type |
Net weight |
Gross weight |
No. of drums per pallet |
No. of pallets in a 20 FLC |
Shelf life |
IMCO Class |
|
New Steel Drums |
220 Kgs |
238 Kgs |
4 |
20 |
2 yrs |
Non-Imco |
Notice: Customized packaging will be available according to customer’s request.
Safety, Handling & Storage:
Full information on the safety, handling and storage of Glycol Ethers are available in the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
