Butyl Glycol
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Test Description | Test Method | Unit of Measure | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual Inspection | — | Clear, Colourless Liquid |
| Purity | Gas Chromatography | % w/w | 99.0 Min |
| Water Content | Karl Fischer Method | % w/w | 0.10 Max |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | Density Measurement | g/cm³ | 0.900 – 0.905 |
| Colour | Visual Inspection | APHA | 10 Max |
| Odour | Organoleptic Test | — | Characteristic |
| Acidity | Titrimetric Method | % w/w | 0.01 Max |
| Distillation Range | ASTM / Applicable Method | °C | As per Grade |
| Refractive Index at 20°C | Refractometer | — | As per Grade |
| Non-Volatile Matter | Applicable Standard | % | 0.01 Max |
| Water Solubility | Visual Inspection | — | Soluble |
| Flash Point | ASTM D92 / Applicable Method | °C | As per Grade |
BUTYL GLYCOL APPLICATIONS
Butyl Glycol is a versatile glycol ether solvent widely used in coatings, cleaning products, printing inks and industrial chemical formulations.
Paints & Coatings
Used as a solvent and coalescing aid in paints, coatings, varnishes and related formulations.
Industrial Cleaners
Used in degreasers, surface cleaners and heavy-duty cleaning formulations.
Printing Inks
Used as a solvent and formulation component in selected printing ink systems.
Household & Institutional Cleaners
Used in glass cleaners, floor cleaners and other formulated cleaning products.
Chemical Processing
Used as a solvent and processing aid in various chemical manufacturing applications.
Resins & Formulations
Used as a solvent in resin systems and specialty chemical formulations.