Butyl Diglycol Acetate

Butyl Diglycol Acetate by BASF acts as a solvent, leveling agent and coalescent. It is diethylene glycol n-butyl ether acetate [2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate]. Exhibits compatibility with numerous resins, dyes, waxes, fats and oils. Improves the flow out of many finishes, even in low concentrations. Hydrolyzes slowly in the presence of water but more rapidly in alkaline and acid media. May react with atmospheric oxygen to form peroxides. Exhibits free miscibility with most common organic solvents but limited miscibility with water. Butyl Diglycol Acetate lowers the initial viscosity of PVC plastisols to facilitate processing. Used for paints and lacquers (including emulsion paints and textured finishes) and printing inks (screen printing inks), dyes in wood stains and furniture polishes.