Alcohol, High-Purity Solvents

Secbutyl Alcohol (SBA)

1000 SERIES ACRYLIC SOLVENT (Contains Secbutyl Alcohol (SBA) (CAS: 78-92-2))

This clear, highly flammable acrylic solvent is a general-purpose blend of thinners and reducers designed for industrial applications, particularly as a paint solvent. It features a characteristic solvent odor and is formulated with a careful selection of components, including sec-Butyl alcohol (SBA), to ensure effective performance. With a low flash point, it requires careful handling in well-ventilated areas. This versatile solvent provides excellent thinning capabilities for various acrylic systems, facilitating smooth application and optimal finish in professional settings.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Acts as a highly effective solvent for a wide range of resins, oils, waxes, and dyes.
Serves as a crucial chemical intermediate for manufacturing MEK, plasticizers, and perfumes.
Enhances fuel performance by functioning as an octane booster and anti-icing agent.
Offers high product purity, ensuring consistent quality and reliable performance.
Valuable for moisture removal, making it an efficient dehydrating agent.
Features low water and acidity content, contributing to overall product stability.
Maintains a clear, colorless appearance, suitable for diverse formulation needs.
Provides broad utility across industries including paints, cleaners, cosmetics, and textiles.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Purity (GC): 99.5% Min.
Water (wt.%): 0.1% Max.
Acidity (as acetic acid) wt.%: 0.005% Max.
Colour (APHA): 10 Max.
Specific Gravity @ 20/20°C: 0.807 – 0.810
Initial Boiling Point (IBP): 98.0°C Min.
Dry Point (DP): 101.0°C Max.

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of esters, ketones, and other organic compounds.
Solvent Applications: Utilized as a solvent in the manufacturing of coatings, lacquers, and resins.
Dehydrating Agent: Employed in industrial processes to effectively remove water.
Defoaming Agent: Acts as a defoamer to control and prevent foam in various industrial applications.
Chemical Intermediate: Functions as a versatile chemical intermediate in a wide range of industrial processes.