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Butyl Glycol (Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether)

Coalescing solvent for water-based paints, cleaners and coatings.

Butyl glycol — ethylene glycol butyl ether (EGBE), also known as 2-butoxyethanol — is a glycol ether solvent widely used as a coalescing agent in water-based paints and as an active solvent in cleaners and coatings. It improves film formation, flow and gloss.

Aleemsons supplies butyl glycol for the paint, coating and cleaning-product industries, from stock and by indenting, with documentation.

Grades & Types

  • Butyl Glycol / Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether (EGBE) — industrial grade

Applications

  • Water-based paints (coalescing solvent)
  • Industrial & household cleaners
  • Coatings & inks
  • Coupling & degreasing

Key Properties

  • Excellent coupling and coalescing action
  • Improves film formation and gloss
  • Water and solvent miscible
  • Slow evaporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is butyl glycol also called?

It is also known as ethylene glycol butyl ether (EGBE) and 2-butoxyethanol.

What is butyl glycol used for?

As a coalescing solvent in water-based paints, an active solvent in cleaners, and a coupling/degreasing agent in coatings and inks.

Can you supply in bulk?

Yes — from stock and by indenting for bulk requirements.

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