Butyl glycol is a clear, colorless, oily liquid with a sweet but mild odour. It has been produced industrially for over fifty years and is used primarily as a solvent in paints and surface coatings, as well as in inks and cleaning products.
Butyl glycol is produced by reacting ethylene oxide with an alcohol such as regular butanol in a catalyst. This process is called ethoxylation.
Butyl glycol is classified as an irritant, so care must be taken during the handling and distribution process. Butyl glycol may be harmful in contact with eyes, skin and throat and may cause irritation. Ingestion and skin contact may cause headache, nausea and dizziness.
A small amount of exposure to high heat is sufficient for ignition to occur, a flame or spark will cause it to ignite easily.
Butyl glycol should be stored in a cool, dark place away from food and oxidants. It is transported in carbon steel, stainless steel or Teflon containers and in bulk or drums.
Butyl glycol has many uses in both commercial and industrial fields, primarily as a solvent. About 75 percent of the butyl glycol produced is used in the paint industry. Because it is a solvent with low volatility, it both extends the drying times of the coatings and improves their flow.
In addition, thanks to its high boiling point, it is used as a solvent in printing inks, as a component of textile dyes and hydraulic fluids. It is also a component of drilling and cutting oils and an essential component of an oil spill dispersant product.
Butyl glycol is an ingredient in many household cleaning products and is used regularly in most households. It provides excellent cleaning power and a characteristic odor for household cleaning products.
Many other products contain butyl glycol, including spray varnishes, varnishes, varnish removers, paints, liquid soaps, degreasers, leather protectors, wood cleaners, printing pastes, enamels, cosmetics, and herbicides.
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