2-Butoxyethanol

Basic Information of 2-Butoxyethanol

2-Butoxyethanol (CAS No. 111-76-2) is a member of the glycol ether family, distinguished by its unique combination of properties that make it highly effective in various formulations:

CAS No.:	111-76-2
EC No.:	203-905-0
Linear Formula:	C₆H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight:	118.17
Appearance:	Clear, colorless liquid
Odor:	Mild, ether-like
Melting Point:	-75 °C
Boiling point	171 °C
Density:	0.902 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility:	Completely miscible with water and a wide range of organic solvents.
Flash Point:	60 °C
Purity:	Available in various grades to meet specific application requirements.
RIDADR:	UN 2810 3/PG 3
Chemical Structure:

These properties enable 2-Butoxyethanol to act as an effective coalescing agent, coupling agent, and solvent in diverse systems.

Versatile Applications of 2-Butoxyethanol

• Paints & Coatings: Widely used as a coalescent in water-borne paints and as a solvent in solvent-borne coatings. It improves flow, leveling, and gloss, and aids in film formation.

• Cleaning Products: An excellent solvent for grease, oils, and other difficult soils, making it a common ingredient in household and industrial cleaners, degreasers, and floor waxes.

• Inks & Dyes: Employed as a solvent in printing inks (especially flexographic and gravure) and textile dyes, ensuring proper color dispersion and drying characteristics.

• Hydraulic Fluids: Used as a component in brake fluids and other hydraulic fluids due to its lubricating properties and compatibility with various materials.

• Agricultural Chemicals: Can be found in pesticide and herbicide formulations as a solvent or coupling agent.

• Textile Industry: Used in dyeing and printing processes, and as a component in textile finishing agents.

• Petroleum Industry: Employed in oil well drilling and fracturing fluids.

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Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Flammable Liquid (GHS02), Acute Toxicity (GHS06), Irritant (GHS07), Health Hazard (GHS08)

• Hazard Statements: Flammable liquid and vapor; harmful if swallowed; causes skin and eye irritation; may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

• UN Number: UN 2810

• Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable Liquids)

• Packing Group: III