High solvency for resins, cellulose esters, and nitrocellulose—enabling efficient formulation of high-solids coatings.
Low volatility with moderate evaporation rate, supporting improved flow and leveling in coating applications.
Excellent water-miscibility and coalescing capability, enhancing film formation in waterborne systems.
Low odor and favorable handling characteristics compared to higher-boiling glycol ethers.
Compatible with a broad range of pigments, additives, and polymer systems used in industrial and architectural coatings.
Architectural waterborne interior and exterior paints.
Industrial maintenance coatings and coil coatings.
Inks for packaging and publication gravure and flexographic printing.
Cleaning formulations for precision electronics and metal parts.
Adhesives and sealants requiring balanced drying and film integrity.
| Chemical Type | Glycol ether (alkyl ether of ethylene glycol) |
| Chemical Name | Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (2-butoxyethanol) |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14O2 |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor | Mild, characteristic ether-like |
| Solubility in Water | Complete miscibility at 25 °C |
| Boiling Point (°C) | 171 |
| Density at 20 °C (g/cm³) | 0.900–0.903 |
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