Bis(2-butoxyethyl)ether CAS 112-73-2

Product Name: Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether

English alias: Ethylene glycol dibutyl ether; Bis(2-butoxyethyl) ether； Dibutyl carbitol； DBE-2

CAS number: 112-73-2

Molecular formula: C12H26O3

Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid with a mild ether like odor.

Conventional packaging: 25kg/drum

What is Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether？

Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether is a colorless liquid chemical compound used as a solvent in various industrial applications, including chemical synthesis, metal extraction, and the production of inks and coatings. It is characterized by its high boiling point, thermal stability, and ability to solvate metal cations.

COA:

Product Name	Bis(2-butoxyethyl)ether	CAS
MF	C12H26O3	MW
Items tested	Specifications	Results
Appearance	Colorless clean liquid	Colorless clean liquid
Purity    %	≥99.0%	99.8%
Water    wt %	≤0.1	0.012
H2O2    %	≤0.01	0.0006
Acidity    %	≤0.015	0.0011

Application:

1. Coatings and Ink Industry:

As a high boiling point solvent and leveling agent, it is widely used in solvent based coatings and printing inks

2. Extraction and Separation Industry:

Used as an industrial extractant for the separation and purification of metal ions  and the extraction and recovery of organic compounds .

3. Electronic cleaning industry:

As a component of precision cleaning agents, it is used for degreasing and dewaxing cleaning of electronic components such as semiconductor chips, circuit boards, and connectors.

4. Cosmetics industry:

as a solvent and penetration aid, it is added to nail polish, makeup remover and hair styling agent.

5. Resin processing industry:

used for the synthesis and dilution of polyurethane resin and unsaturated polyester resin.

6. Textile printing and dyeing industry:

used as a dye solvent and leveling agent in the dyeing process of synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon.

Safety profile:

Diethylene glycol butyl ether acetate is a low toxicity substance with low irritation when inhaled or in skin contact. However, long-term or extensive exposure may cause discomfort such as dry skin, dizziness, and nausea. When operating, protective gloves, goggles, and gas masks should be worn to avoid direct skin contact and inhalation of vapors.

Storage requirements:

keep the product dry

relative humidity <60%

protect product against influences of weather and contamination

Transport & Packaging:

During transportation, it is necessary to load and unload gently to avoid packaging collisions, squeezing, or falling, and to prevent product leakage caused by deformation of iron drums or damage to plastic drums; Special forklifts or pallets are required for loading and unloading operations, and manual rolling and handling are strictly prohibited.