Butyl Glycol (BG)

Product Groups

  1. Production:
    • Butyl glycol can be produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide.
  2. Areas of Use:
    • Chemical Industry: Butyl glycol is used in the chemical industry as a solvent, reagent and plasticizing agent.
    • Paint and Coatings: It is widely used as a solvent and reactive agent in the paint and coating industry.
    • Cleaning Products: It can be used as an ingredient in cleaning products.

Butyl Glycol Properties:

  • Chemical Formula C4H10O2
  • Molecular Weight: Approximately 90.12 grams/molecule
  • Physical Condition: Colorless liquid
  • Odor It has a slight chemical odor.
  • Resolution: It dissolves well in water.
  • Danger Symbols: Non-flammable, but contact with skin and eyes may be harmful.
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