Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Dow DPNB Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether

Dow DPNB Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether is a high-purity glycol ether solvent from Dow’s DPN series, featuring low volatility, excellent solvency for resins and coatings, and favorable environmental profile versus traditional butyl ethers. Widely used in industrial cleaners, inks, and architectural paints for superior performance and regulatory compliance.
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Features Of Dow DPNB Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether

  1. Low volatility with high boiling point for extended open time in coatings and inks.

  2. Excellent solvency for resins, dyes, and film-forming polymers including acrylics and nitrocellulose.

  3. Low water solubility and favorable partition coefficient for balanced evaporation and coalescence performance.

  4. Low odor and favorable toxicological profile relative to higher-boiling glycol ethers.

  5. Good compatibility with a broad range of organic solvents and water-miscible systems.

Typical Applications Of Dow DPNB Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether

  1. Architectural and industrial waterborne coatings as a coalescing aid and active solvent.

  2. Flexographic and gravure printing inks for improved pigment dispersion and gloss development.

  3. Industrial and maintenance coatings requiring controlled drying and reduced blushing.

  4. Cleaning formulations for precision degreasing of metal and electronic components.

  5. Agrochemical adjuvants to enhance active ingredient solubilization and foliar penetration.

Specifications Of Dow DPNB Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether

Chemical TypeDipropylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether (DPnB)
Product FormLiquid
AppearanceClear, colorless liquid
OdorMild, characteristic ether-like
Boiling Point (°C, 760 mmHg)205–210
Density (g/cm³ at 20°C)0.900–0.910
Water Solubility (wt%, 25°C)Partially miscible (~1–3%)
Flash Point (°C, closed cup)93


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