Acetates & Esters, High-Purity Solvents

Butyl Cellosolve Acetate (2-Butoxyethyl Acetate)

Glycol Acetate (Butyl Glycol Acetate (BGA)) CAS 0112-07-02

This product is a clear, colourless liquid characterized by a mild, characteristic odour. It is primarily composed of at least 90% Butyl Glycol Acetate. Key physical properties include its insolubility in water and ready miscibility with various organic solvents. The substance exhibits stability under recommended storage conditions and has a flash point of 76 °C, identifying it as a flammable liquid and vapour. Environmentally, it is readily biodegradable. Proper handling is advised as it may cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Excellent solvency for a broad spectrum of resins and coatings.
Enhances flow, leveling, and blush resistance in various coating applications.
Serves as an efficient coalescing agent in water-borne emulsions.
Functions effectively as a dye retarder and leveling agent in textile processes.
A versatile solvent suitable for specialty printing inks and cleaning formulations.
Exhibits a mild, pleasant odor and high clarity.
High purity and very low water content ensure consistent product quality.
Retards solvent evaporation, promoting optimal film formation and appearance.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
Purity (GC, Area%): Min. 99.0
Moisture (Karl Fischer, wt%): Max. 0.05
Color (APHA): Max. 10
Specific Gravity (20/20°C): 0.940 – 0.948
Acid Value (mg KOH/g): Max. 0.10
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g): Max. 0.10
Distillation Range (°C): 184 – 192
Flash Point (°C): 78
Refractive Index (nD20): 1.4170 – 1.4200

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Coatings: Acts as a key solvent for various lacquers, including brushing, stoving, nitrocellulose, and epoxy, enhancing application and film properties.
Printing Inks: Functions as both a solvent and coalescent in gravure and silk screen printing inks, improving ink flow and film formation.
Cleaning Products: Used as an effective solvent in a wide array of domestic, industrial, and institutional cleaners, boosting their efficacy.
Textile Industry: Employed as a dye solvent, ensuring efficient and uniform dye application in textile processing.
Adhesives Production: Serves as a vital solvent in the manufacturing of diverse adhesives, aiding in formulation and consistency.
Specialty Applications: Utilized as a solvent for specific hydraulic fluids in the aviation sector and in the production of photographic films.