Chemical Information
Chemical Formula: C₈H₁₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 162.23
CAS No.: 112 34 5
Aliases: Diethylene glycol butyl ether, Butyl Carbitol
Density: 0.9536 g/cm³ (20℃)
Melting Point: -68.1℃ Boiling Point: 227 231℃
Appearance: Colorless liquid with a slight butanol like odor
1. Coatings & Inks Industry
Applications:
Used in high temperature baking coatings (e.g. automotive baking finishes, coil coatings) to prevent blistering or cracking of coatings under high temperature conditions.
- Acts as a coalescing agent for water borne coatings to improve film gloss and water resistance.
Ink dispersant: Facilitates uniform pigment dispersion and extends ink storage stability in UV inks and ink jet printing.
2. Cleaning Agent Industry
Applications:
Industrial cleaning agents:
Applied for degreasing cleaning of precision instruments, optical components and metal parts; capable of removing heavy oil stains, resin and tar residues.
Used for circuit board cleaning in the electronics industry; compatible with plastics and metals without causing corrosion.
Special purpose cleaning agents:
Serves as an ingredient in aircraft engine cleaners and marine paint strippers, featuring high temperature resistance and strong dissolving power.
3. Textile & Leather Industry
Applications:
Dye solvent and levelling agent:
Enhances dye dispersion and reduces dye mottling during dyeing of chemical fibers (polyester, nylon).
Functions as a plasticizer in leather finishing agents to improve coating flexibility and adhesion.
4. Electronics & Semiconductor Industry
Applications:
Photoresist stripper:
Used to remove photoresist residues in semiconductor manufacturing, delivering remarkable cleaning performance for fine circuits.
Carrier for electronic chemicals:
Acts as solvent for conductive silver paste and encapsulant to guarantee even distribution of functional components.
