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Dow DGBE Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether BUTYL CARBITOL Solvent

Dow DGBE Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether (BUTYL CARBITOL®) is a high-purity, low-volatility solvent from Dow’s CARBITOL® series—ideal for coatings, inks, cleaners and industrial applications due to its excellent solvency, water miscibility and low toxicity.
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Features Of Dow DGBE Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether BUTYL CARBITOL Solvent

  1. High solvency power for resins, nitrocellulose, and acrylics with excellent coalescing performance.

  2. Low volatility and favorable evaporation rate for improved film formation and reduced blushing in coatings.

  3. Good water-miscibility and compatibility with common organic solvents, enabling versatile formulation flexibility.

  4. Low odor profile and lower toxicity compared to many aromatic and chlorinated solvents.

  5. Effective coupling agent that enhances stability of water-based and hybrid coating systems.

Typical Applications Of Dow DGBE Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether BUTYL CARBITOL Solvent

  1. Architectural and industrial waterborne and solvent-borne coatings (e.g., acrylic, epoxy, and alkyd paints).

  2. Inks for flexographic and gravure printing, particularly where viscosity control and drying balance are critical.

  3. Industrial cleaning formulations for precision degreasing of metal and electronic components.

  4. Additive carrier and co-solvent in agricultural adjuvants and pesticide formulations.

  5. Chemical intermediate and reaction medium in specialty esterification and condensation processes.

Specifications Of Dow DGBE Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether BUTYL CARBITOL Solvent

Chemical TypeDiethylene glycol mono-butyl ether (glycol ether)
Product FormLiquid
AppearanceClear, colorless liquid
OdorMild, characteristic ether-like odor
Solubility in WaterMiscible
Boiling Point (°C)230–232
Density at 20°C (g/cm³)0.951–0.955
Flash Point (°C, closed cup)106


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