CAS #
112-34-5
HS #
2909430000
Packaging
Drums/Totes/Bulk
Glycol Ether DB, also known as Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether, is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild odor. It is part of the glycol ethers family and is valued for its high boiling point, excellent solvency, and low volatility. Its ability to dissolve both hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances makes it a versatile solvent for a variety of industrial and commercial applications.
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Glycol Ether DB is widely used across several industries. The paints and coatings industry uses it as a coalescing agent and solvent for resins and pigments. In cleaning products, it is a key ingredient in industrial degreasers, glass cleaners, and household formulations. The printing sector employs it in inks and dyes for its slow evaporation and stability. It is also used in textile processing for dyeing and finishing fabrics, and in the chemical manufacturing sector as a reaction solvent and intermediate.
Glycol Ether DB serves as a solvent in the formulation of paints, coatings, and lacquers, improving spreadability and finish. It is used in cleaning products, including industrial cleaners and glass cleaning solutions, due to its grease-cutting and low residue properties. In printing inks, it enhances flow, stability, and drying. The textile industry uses it for dyeing and treating fabrics. Additionally, it is employed as a chemical intermediate in the production of esters and other derivatives.
Glycol Ether DB is synthesized through the etherification of diethylene glycol with n-butanol. This process involves reacting diethylene glycol with n-butanol in the presence of a catalyst to produce Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether. The resulting product is purified through distillation to meet industrial-grade specifications.
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