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Dow BCS Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether

Dow BCS Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether is a high-purity, low-odor glycol ether solvent from Dow’s BCS series—designed for coatings, inks, and cleaners. It offers excellent solvency, water miscibility, and slow evaporation rate. Widely used as a coalescing agent and active ingredient, it enhances flow, leveling, and film formation while meeting stringent VOC regulations and sustainability benchmarks.
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  • dow bcs ethylene glycol butyl ether_a531ce67

Features Of Dow BCS Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether

  1. High solvency power for resins, dyes, and cellulose derivatives.

  2. Low volatility with favorable evaporation rate for balanced drying in coating systems.

  3. Excellent water miscibility and coalescing ability in waterborne formulations.

  4. Low odor profile compared to higher-boiling glycol ethers, supporting improved workplace safety.

  5. Good compatibility with acrylics, alkyds, epoxies, and nitrocellulose-based systems.

Typical Applications Of Dow BCS Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether

  1. Waterborne architectural and industrial coatings.

  2. Inks for flexographic and gravure printing.

  3. Industrial and maintenance cleaning formulations.

  4. Adhesives and sealants requiring controlled film formation.

  5. Agrochemical adjuvants and spray solutions.

Specifications Of Dow BCS Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether

Chemical TypeGlycol ether (alkoxy alcohol)
Chemical Name2-Butoxyethanol
Molecular FormulaC6H14O2
AppearanceClear, colorless liquid
OdorMild, characteristic ether-like
Boiling Point (°C)171
Water SolubilityMiscible in all proportions
Density (g/cm³ at 20°C)0.902


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