DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE

Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate is a high boiling glycol ether ester widely used in printing inks, high-bake enamels, and as a coalescing aid in low pH latex paints.Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate is especially useful in screen inks and as a retarder solvent in coil coatings. It has application as a selective solvent in the separation of alcohols and ketones by distillation.

CAS Number: 124-17-4
EC Number: 204-685-9

IUPAC NAMES:
2,2-Butoxyethoxyethylacetat
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate
2-(2-butoxyetoxy)ethyilacetate
2-(2-butoxyèthoxy) ethyl acetate
BUTYL CARBITOL ACETATE
Butyldiglycol acetate
DB Acetate
Diethylene glycol butyl ether acetate
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate
Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-, acetate
GLYCOL ETHER DB ACETATE - TE0002B
Glycol Ether DBA

SYNONYMS:
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate
124-17-4
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate
BUTYL CARBITOL ACETATE
Butoxyethoxyethyl acetate
Butyl diglycol acetate
Ektasolve DB acetate
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol acetate
Butyl diethylene glycol acetate
Butylkarbitolacetat
Diglycol monobutyl ether acetate
Glycol ether DB aceatate
Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-, acetate
Diethylene glycol butyl ether acetate
UNII-U6UTS77LXB
NSC 5175
Acetic acid 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl ester
Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-, 1-acetate
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethylester kyseliny octove
U6UTS77LXB
Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether acetate
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy) ethyl acetate
diethyleneglycolmonobutyletheracetate
Diethylene glycol butylether acetate
1-acetoxy-2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethane / 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanolacetate / 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate / acetic acid 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl ester / BDA (=butyldiglycolacetate) / BDGA (=butyldiglycolacetate) / butylcarbitolacetate / butyldiglycolacetate / butyldigolacetate / diethyleneglycolbutyl ether acetate / diethyleneglycolmonobroxyl ether acetate / diglycolmonobutyl ether acetate / ektasolve DB acetate / ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-, acetate / glycol ether DB acetate

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ACETATE

Applications/uses
Auto OEM
Auto refinish
Commerical printing inks
General industrial coatings
Paints & coatings
Process solvents
 
Key attributes
Efficient coalescent
Excellent solvent activity
High blush resistance
High electrical resistance
LVP-VOC
Readily biodegradable
Slow evaporation rate

Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate belongs to the group of glycol ethers, which are mainly used as solvents. During 1991 – 1993, the production of Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate in the European Union ranged from 20,000 to 80,000 tonnes. Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate is produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide and n-butanol with an alkalic catalyst.
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate has a wide range of uses as a solvent in paints, dyes, inks, detergents and cleaners.
The major function is to dissolve various components of mixtures in both aqueous and nonaqueous systems. Nearly 60% of Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate in Europe is used in cleaning agents and about 35% in paints and surface coatings.
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate is used in cosmetic products in France at a maximum concentration of 9%. Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate is not used in food and medicine products. According to the notification to the Commission, Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate is used in cosmetic products only as a solvent in hair dyes. 

Color        Colorless
Quantity        25mL
Boiling Point        247°C
Melting Point        -32°C
Formula Weight        204.27
Physical Form        Clear Liquid at 20°C
Percent Purity        ≥98.0% (GC)
Chemical Name or Material        Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate

Other names: Butoxyethoxyethyl acetate; Butyl carbitol acetate; Butyl diethylene glycol acetate; Diethylene glycol butyl ether acetate; Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate; Diglycol monobutyl ether acetate; 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate; Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether acetate; 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol acetate; Acetic acid 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl ester; 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethylester kyseliny octove; Butylkarbitolacetat; Ektasolve DB acetate; Glycol ether DB aceatate; 1-Butoxy-2-(2-acetoxyethoxy)-ethane; Butyl diglycol acetate; DE acetate; Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-, 1-acetate; NSC 5175; Butoxyethanol acetate; Db acetate; Dba; Eastman db acetate

Butyl di glycol acetate (also known as BDGA, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, butyl diethoxol acetate, and butyl diglycol) is a clear, colourless liquid which has a faint, mild odour and the formula C10H20O4. It is slightly soluble in water and is miscible with organic solvents.

Molecular weight:        
204.26(atomic weight with five effective number provided by IUPAC in 1995)

Property:        
Colorless liquid with pleasant aroma. Slightly soluble in water. Can be dissolved with most organic solvent. Boiling point:246.4º C(0.101mpa), flash point:(open)116º C.

Use:        
Can be used as preparation agent of printing ink. especially in the high-grade paint such as silk screen printing ink, car paint, Tv paint, refrigerator paint and plane paint etc..

What is Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate?
Butyl di glycol acetate (also known as BDGA, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, butyl diethoxol acetate, and butyl diglycol) is a clear, colourless liquid which has a faint, mild odour and the formula C10H20O4.  It is slightly soluble in water and is miscible with organic solvents.

How is it produced?
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate is produced by reacting ethylene oxide with anhydrous n-butyl alcohol to form diethylene glycol butyl ether.  The ether is then reacted with acetic acid to form butyl diglycol acetate.

How is it stored and distributed?
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate is transported in steel drums.  It is not classified as dangerous for any form of transport.  It has a flash point of 124° C (closed cup) and a specific gravity of 0.98.

What is Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate used for?
The main application for Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate is as a solvent in formulations for paints, cleaning fluids, coatings and inks.  In the coatings industry it is utilized as latex coalescent for water-based industrial coatings.  In the paint industry, it is a high boiling solvent and leveling agent, and a coalescent in paints and lacquers.  It is an effective solvent for cleaning fluids and is now marketed as a cleaning agent in the electronics industry.  In the ink industry it is valued as a solvent for specialty printing inks and for ball point pen pastes.  It is also a suitable solvent for dyes used in wood stains and furniture polishes.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, colorless liquid. Used as a solvent in printing inks and high-bake enamel coatings. Also acts as a coalescing agent in latex paints. Miscible with most organic solvents and is partially soluble in water.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is a colorless liquid with a mild ester-like odor. It is miscible with most organic solvents and is partially soluble in water.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is an excellent solvent for many natural and synthetic resins. It finds use primarily as a solvent in printing inks and high-bake enamel coatings and as a coalescing agent in latex paints.

This glycol ether solvent possesses a high boiling point and low odor, making it an ideal solvent for paints, varnishes, household detergents, brewing chemicals, and various textile processing applications.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate also has numerous uses as a raw material in synthesizing various chemical compounds as well. The primary method of production is accomplished via the reaction of ethylene oxide and n-butanol with an alkalic catalyst.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is often used in pesticide products as an inert deactivator, allowing the insecticide to dissipate before a crop emerges. It is also a key chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various other glycol ethers and piperonyl acetate, and is also used as a solvent in high temperature baked enamel finishes.

Further uses of Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate include a diluent for hydraulic brake fluid, a dispersant for vinyl chloride in organosols, and as a solvent for oil, soap, and water in various household cleaners. Additionally, Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetateis also used as a solvent for oils, dyes, gums, soaps, and polymers.

Chemical Properties
colourless liquid with a slight fruity smell

General Description
Colorless liquid with a mild odor. Floats and mixes slowly with water.

Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile
Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products: inks and toners, coating products, adhesives and sealants and leather treatment products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use as processing aid.

Widespread uses by professional workers
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is used in the following products: inks and toners, laboratory chemicals, adhesives and sealants, coating products, leather treatment products and plant protection products. 

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction, scientific research and development, agriculture, forestry and fishing and building & construction work. 

Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: outdoor use as processing aid and indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).

Formulation or re-packing
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is used in the following products: inks and toners, coating products, adhesives and sealants and leather treatment products.

Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and manufacturing of the substance.

Uses at industrial sites
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is used in the following products: inks and toners, laboratory chemicals, coating products, adhesives and sealants and leather treatment products.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction and scientific research and development.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is used for the manufacture of: fabricated metal products, machinery and vehicles, textile, leather or fur and furniture.

Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites and in the production of articles.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is widely used in high-grade paints for car, TV, freezer and plane. It is used as a solvent for enhancement of coating's characters in the coating industry. It is also used as a cleaning and furnishing care product.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is a high boiling, slow evaporating ester solvent that provides a good balance of volatility, solvency and water solubility.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is frequently used as a coalescing solvent in waterborne coatings and provides a good balance of volatility, solvency and water solubility. The ability of this solvent to distribute between the aqueous and polymeric phase contributes to film formation and formulation stability.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate also promotes color development and touch-up properties to architectural coatings, particularly in conditions of low temperature and high humidity. Its mild, nonresidual odor makes it ideal for use in interior latex coatings.

Applications
• Latex coalescent in water-based architectural and industrial coatings
• Slow evaporation solvent used in specialty printing inks
• Solvent used in agricultural pesticides

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate [2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate]. Acts as a solvent, leveling agent and coalescent. 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. 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.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is used as a solvent and carrier in inks and industrial coatings, as a coalescing agent in consumer latex paint at concentrations of 0.5 to 3 percent by weight, and also as a solvent in the manufacture of microelectronics. Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is used as a solvent for dyes in wood stains, furniture polishes and for ballpoint pastes. It is also an important coalescent in paints and lacquers.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is an organic compound. The main application for BDGA is as a solvent in formulations for paints, cleaning fluids, coatings and inks.

Physical Properties

General Properties: colorless liquid

Odor: fruity

Intensity: 0,98 g/cm3

Boiling point: 246 °C

Melting point: -32 °C

Flash point: 0,98 °C

Vapor pressure: <0,01 hPa (20 ° C)

Refraction index: 1,4260 (20 ° C)

Solubility (aqueous)  64 g/L 20°C

Viscosity:

General Properties

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate can also be called diethylene glycol monobutyl ether or diethoxol acetate. Its abbreviation is Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate and it is a chemical compound that belongs in carboxylic acid esters group. It can initiate reactions with characteristics of ethers and esters due to ether bridges and ester groups. It has fruity and delicate scent. Although it dissolves in water in low amounts, it may be mixed in any amount with other organic solvents.

Production

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is generally produced by reaction of ethylene oxide and ahydrous n-butyl alcohol. Then, these ethers are handled by acetic acid in order to create butyl di glycol acetate.

Applications

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is mostly used in dyes, cleaning liquids, coatings and inks. In coating industry, it is used as latex connective for water-based industrial coatings.

In dyeing business, it works as high boiling solvent and agalizator and it is used as connective for stains. For cleaning liquids, it is an effective solvent and in electronics, it is marketed as a cleaning product. In ink industry, it is a commonly used solvent for special inks. It is also used in wood stains and furniture stains. It can also be used as a plasticizer.
Low-volatility solvent with a mild ester-type odour. Does not contain hydroxyl groups and has good solvent power for numerous resins, dyes, waxes, fats and oils. The main applications are in the coatings and printing inks industries. Can improve the processing characteristics of PVC plastisols.

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is a clear, high-boiling, low-volatility, slightly hygroscopic liquid with a mild ester-type odour. It is freely miscible with most common organic solvents, but miscible with water only between certain limits. Owing to its ether bonds and ester groups,Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate enters into the reactions that are characteristic of ethers and esters, and it possesses their solvent power. For instance, it dissolves – particularly at elevated temperatures – numerous natural and synthetic resins, plasticizers, waxes, fats and oils.

It may react with atmospheric oxygen to form peroxides. Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate hydrolyzes slowly in the presence of water but more rapidly in alkaline and acid media.

Selected applications of Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate are given below. Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate serves as a high-boiling solvent, levelling agent and coalescent in paints and lacquers (including emulsion paints and textured finishes) and printing inks (primarily screen printing inks).

Even in low concentrations, it can improve the flowout of many finishes. It is also a suitable solvent for  dyes in wood stains and furniture polishes  ballpoint pastes. It is also a component in cleaners. Small amounts of (1 – 2 % generally suffices) can lower the initial viscosity of PVC plastisols to facilitate processing. Similar quantities can be used to retard
the thickening of PVC pastes during storage.

Main applications for Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate are:
• Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is a good solvent for many natural and synthetic resins;

• Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is widely used in printing inks and paint formulations where powerful solvents of low volatility are required;

• Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is used as coalescing in emulsion paints. 

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. Floats and mixes slowly with water.

Industry Uses        

Adhesives and sealant chemicals
Paint additives and coating additives not described by other categories
Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)

Consumer Uses        

Adhesives and sealants
Cleaning and furnishing care products
Ink, toner, and colorant products
Paints and coatings

Industry Processing Sectors

All other basic organic chemical manufacturing
All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing
Paint and coating manufacturing
Plastic material and resin manufacturing
Printing ink manufacturing
Transportation equipment manufacturing

USES

* General adhesives and binding agents for a variety of uses
* Chemicals detected in substances or products (note that these chemicals may be absent from an 'ingredient list' for the product and thus unexpected, but have been detected in product testing studies)
* Products used to care for apparel (e.g., she polish, products to repair footwear or leather, waterproofing sprays, etc.)
* Related to the maintenance and repair of automobiles, products for cleaning and caring for automobiles (auto shampoo, polish/wax, undercarriage treatment, brake grease)         
* Various types of paint for various uses, modifiers included when more information is known        
* Related to the building or construction process for buildings or boats (includes activities such as plumbing and electrical work, bricklaying, etc)        
* Bricks or related to bricklaying/masonry        
* Fillers for paints, textiles, plastics, etc
* Flooring materials (carpets, wood, vinyl flooring), or related to flooring such as wax or polish for floors        
* Chemicals detected in substances or products (note that these chemicals may be absent from an 'ingredient list' for the product and thus unexpected, but have been detected in product testing studies)         
* Wall construction materials, or wall coverings        
* Chemicals detected in substances or products (note that these chemicals may be absent from an 'ingredient list' for the product and thus unexpected, but have been detected in product testing studies)         
* Related to all forms of cleaning/washing, including cleaning products used in the home, laundry detergents, soaps, de-greasers, spot removers, etc; modifiers included when specific information is known, such as drycleaning, laundry, soap, window/floor, etc
* Furniture, or the manufacturing of furniture (can include chairs and tables, and more general furniture such as mattresses, patio furniture, etc.)        
* Term used for colorants, dyes, or pigments; includes colorants for drugs, textiles, personal care products (cosmetics, tatoo inks, hair dye), food colorants, and inks for printing; modifiers included when application is known         
* General construction (as opposed to those things labeled building_construction); i.e. when source only indicates 'construction,' construction of roads, or engineering
* Chemicals detected in substances or products (note that these chemicals may be absent from an 'ingredient list' for the product and thus unexpected, but have been detected in product testing studies)
* Fragrances or odor agents, can be used in home products (cleaners, laundry products, air fresheners) or similar industrial products; usage indicated when known; more specific modifiers included when known         
* General adhesives and binding agents for a variety of uses        
* Modifier included when source indicates the product is water based        
* Televisions and their manufacture        
* Plastic products, industry for plastics, manufacturing of plastics, plastic additives (modifiers included when known)        
* Radios (communication device)        
* Rubber products (e.g. tires) and their manufacture        
* Textiles used for clothing or furniture upholstery, processes related to textiles (e.g. softeners, antiwrinkle agents), or the processing/manufacturing of textiles
* Various types of paint for various uses, modifiers included when more information is known        
* Relatived to the maintenance and repair of automobiles, products for cleaning and caring for automobiles (auto shampoo, polish/wax, undercarriage treatment, brake grease)         
* Furniture, or the manufacturing of furniture (can include chairs and tables, and more general furniture such as mattresses, patio furniture, etc.)        
* Volatile and semivolative organic compounds        
* Modifier included when source indicates the product is water based