Acetates & Esters, High-Purity Solvents

Butyl Diglycol Acetate Butyl

Butyl Diglycol Acetate Butyl (124-17-4): High-Performance Solvent

Butyl Diglycol Acetate Butyl (124-17-4) is a high-purity, 100% concentration solvent, presented as a clear, colourless liquid with an ether-like odour. This versatile product functions as an effective solvent and intermediate across diverse industrial applications. It is commonly employed in formulations for paints, lacquers, varnishes, cleaners, and polishes. Exhibiting a high boiling point of 247.3 °C and a flash point of 109 °C, it offers excellent thermal stability. Significantly, this substance is not classified as hazardous according to current regulations, ensuring safe integration into various products.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Offers excellent solvency for a wide variety of resins and materials.
Provides a high boiling point for controlled, slow evaporation in formulations.
Enhances film formation, leveling, and flow in coatings applications.
Widely used in paints, printing inks, and various resin systems.
Ensures consistent performance with high purity and low moisture content.
Minimizes acidity, suitable for sensitive or pH-critical systems.
Improves material flexibility when used as a plasticizer.
Features a high flash point for safer handling and storage.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Appearance: Clear, transparent liquid
Odor: Mild, characteristic
Color (APHA): 10 Max
Specific Gravity (20/20°C): 0.985 – 0.990
Distillation Range (IBP): 235°C Min
Distillation Range (DP): 245°C Max
Purity (GC): 99.0% Min
Water Content: 0.1% Max
Acidity (as Acetic Acid): 0.01% Max
Refractive Index (20°C): 1.423 – 1.428

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Acts as a retarder solvent and flow improver for lacquers and baking finishes in the coatings industry.
Functions as a coalescent, aiding film formation in aqueous coatings based on polymer dispersions.
Serves as an effective solvent for dyes in textile printing and dyeing processes.
Used as a solvent for various ink types, including ballpoint pen pastes and stamping pad inks, as well as for wood stains.
Included in the formulation and production of a variety of cleaning agents.
Applied as an additive in the manufacturing of hydraulic brake fluids.