Butyl Glycol

Butyl Glycol by BASF is a high boiling, low volatility eth­y­lene gly­col mono-n-butyl ether/ 2-Butox­yetha­nol/ 1-Hydroxy-2-n-butoxyethane having mild odor. It acts as a solvent and coalescent for paints and printing inks. It can form peroxides in the presence of atmospheric oxygen.

• It offers improved flow and extends the drying time of coatings.
• It also improves brush ability of alkyd resin paints and reduces their viscosity.
• It significantly lowers the minimum film forming tempera­ture (MFFT).
• Improves the evaporation beha­vior of the vola­tile constituents.
• Exhibits miscibility with most common organic solvents and water.
• Butyl Glycol is used for aqueous coatings and printing inks.