CAS #
111-76-2
HS #
2909430000
Packaging
Drums/Totes/Bulk
Glycol Ether EB, also known as Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether, is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, sweet odor. It is a member of the glycol ethers family and is widely used as a solvent due to its excellent solvency, low volatility, and ability to dissolve both hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances. Glycol Ether EB is a versatile chemical commonly used in industrial and commercial applications.
Product FAQ
Glycol Ether EB is utilized in several industries. The paints and coatings industry uses it as a coalescing agent and solvent for resins. In cleaning products, it is a key ingredient in industrial degreasers and household cleaners. The printing industry employs it in formulations for inks and dyes. It is also used in textile processing to enhance fabric treatments and in the chemical industry as a reaction solvent and intermediate.
Glycol Ether EB is widely used as a solvent in the formulation of paints, coatings, and lacquers. It is an essential ingredient in cleaning products, providing effective grease-cutting and cleaning performance. In printing inks, it enhances flow and drying properties. Glycol Ether EB is used in textile processing for dyeing and finishing fabrics. Additionally, it serves as a chemical intermediate in the production of esters and other derivatives.
Glycol Ether EB is synthesized through the etherification of ethylene oxide with n-butanol. This process involves reacting ethylene oxide with n-butanol in the presence of a catalyst to produce Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether. The product is then purified through distillation to meet industrial and commercial specifications.
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