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TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER


CAS NO:143-22-6
EC NO:205-592-6

Application
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether (TEGMBE) can be used as a solvent:
-In the synthesis of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles by thermal decomposition method.
-in the removal of CO2 due to its solubilize CO2.

Industry Uses of Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether:    
-Fuels and fuel additives
-Functional fluids (closed systems)
-Functional fluids (open systems)
-Intermediates
-Lubricants and lubricant additives
-Oil and Gas Exploration
-Printing ink manufacture
-Processing aids, specific to petroleum production
-Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)
-Surface active agents

Consumer Uses of Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether:    
-Anti-freeze and de-icing products
-Automotive care products
-Fuels and related products
-Ink, toner, and colorant products
-Lubricants and greases
-Oil and Gas Exploration
-Paints and coatings

Industry Processing Sectors:
-All other basic organic chemical manufacturing
-Construction
-Mining (except oil and gas) and support activities
-Oil and gas drilling, extraction, and support activities
-Petrochemical manufacturing
-Petroleum lubricating oil and grease manufacturing
-Petroleum refineries
-Printing ink manufacturing
-Transportation equipment manufacturing

Uses:
-Plasticizer, intermediate
-Solvent for cellulose nitrate, cellulose ethers, chlorinated rubber, poly(vinyl acetate), colophony, many other natural and synthetic resins, stoving chemicals, wood paints, pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations, as well as drying greases and oils, as a solubilizer for mutually incompatible liquids, in the production of household and metal cleansing agents as well as for wood preservation, in cutting and hydraulic oils, production of Indian inks, writing inks, and ballpoint pen pastes, as a leveling agent, and in the leather auxiliaries industry.
-Used in the chemical, textile, and transportation industries.


Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether, glycol ether a highly effective carrier solvent for textile dye processes. With superior surface tension characteristics, water solubility and solvency for oils, it has potential for use in household, institutional, industrial and special-purpose cleaners. The coupling ability of this product enhances performance and improves shelf stability of cleaning products. 
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is also used as an active solvent for solvent-based coatings, dye carrier for textile dye processes, coupling agent and solvent in household and industrial cleaners, paint and floor polish strippers, hard surface cleaners, and disinfectants, chemical process solvent and intermediate for ester production used as solvents, surfactants and plasticizers, coupling agent for resins and dyes in water-based printing ink, component of high-boiling hydraulic brake fluids.

Sources/Uses:
-Used as plasticizer, intermediate, and solvent (resins, paints, metal cleansing agents, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, greases, and oils) ; 
-Also used in wood preservatives, cutting and hydraulic oils, inks, and in the leather, textile, and transportation industries;
-Used mainly in automotive hydraulic brake fluids; Also used as a solvent and intermediate.

Formula: C4H9(OCH2CH2)3OH / C10H22O4
Molecular mass: 206.3
Boiling point: 278°C
Melting point: -35°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.98 (25°C)
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1
Flash point: 143°C c.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-3.8
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.02  

About Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether
Helpful information
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 tonnes per annum.

Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

Consumer Uses
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is used in the following products: hydraulic fluids, washing & cleaning products, inks and toners and textile treatment products and dyes.
Other release to the environment of Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether 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), outdoor use as processing aid, outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids) and indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).

Article service life
Other release to the environment of Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is likely to occur from: indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether can be found in products with material based on: fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys) and paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper).

Widespread uses by professional workers
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is used in the following products: inks and toners, hydraulic fluids, lubricants and greases and metal working fluids.
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Other release to the environment of Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether 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), outdoor use as processing aid, indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).

Formulation or re-packing
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is used in the following products: inks and toners, hydraulic fluids and metal working fluids.
Release to the environment of Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and manufacturing of the substance.

Uses at industrial sites
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is used in the following products: inks and toners, textile treatment products and dyes, hydraulic fluids and metal working fluids.
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is used for the manufacture of: textile, leather or fur.
Release to the environment of Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, of substances in closed systems with minimal release, in the production of articles and as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is likely to occur from: indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).

Manufacture
Release to the environment of Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance and formulation of mixtures.

Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether offers numerous benefits in coating, ink, and cleaner applications. 
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is an excellent solvent for many coatings resin types, including alkyd, phenolic, maleic, epoxy, and nitrocellulose resins. 
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is an exceptional retarder solvent for lacquers, improving gloss and flow-out. 
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is also widely used in amine-solubilized, water-based coatings because of its high flash point, complete water solubility, slow evaporation rate, low surface tension, and high coupling efficiency. 
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is an effective coalescent that improves film integrity in both architectural and industrial maintenance latex paints. 
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ethers unique combination of properties enables the effective removal of contaminants when used in Industrial & Institutional and/or household cleaners.

Applications/uses:
-Aerosol coatings
-Aerospace coatings
-Architectural coatings
-Auto OEM
-Auto refinish
-Coil coatings
-Commerical printing inks
-Construction chemicals
-Fabric care
-Formulators
-Furniture
-Graphic arts
-Hard surface care
-Industrial cleaners
-Institutional cleaners
-Janitorial & household cleaners
-Lubricants
-Marine
-Oil or gas processing
-Paints & coatings
-Process solvents
-Protective coatings
-Rubber modification
-Soap/detergents
-Wood coatings

IUPAC names:
2-(2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol
2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol
2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol
2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol
2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethano
2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol
2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol; TEGBE; triethylene glycol monobutyl ether; butoxytriethylene glycol
2-{2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy}ethanol
3,6,9-Trioxatridecan-1-ol
butoxytriethylene glycol
butoxytriethylene glycol
butyltriglycol ether
Ethanol, 2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)-
Ethanol, 2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]-
TEGBE
triethylene glycol
Triethylene glycol butyl ether
triethylene glycol butyl ether
TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
Triethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether
triethylene glycol monobutyl ether
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether
Triethylene glycol, monobutyl ether

SYNONYMS:
2-[2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY)ETHOXY]ETHANOL
Butoxytriglycol
BUTYL TRIGLYCOL
TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONO-N-BUTYL ETHER
2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)-ethano
2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]-ethano
3,6,9-Trioxa-1-tridecanol
3,6,9-Trioxatridecan-1-ol
Butoxytriethylene glycol
butoxytriethyleneglycol
Dowanol TBAT
dowanoltbat
Poly-solv tb
poly-solvtb
triethylene glycol butyl ester
Triethylene glycol butyl ether
Triethylene glycol n-butyl ether
triethyleneglycolbutylether
triethyleneglycolmonobutylether(tgbe)
143-22-6 [RN]
2-(2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol
2-(2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY)ETHOXY)-ETHANOL
2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethan-1-ol
2-[2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol [ACD/IUPAC Name]
2-[2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
2-[2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]-ethanol
2-[2-(2-Butoxyéthoxy)éthoxy]éthanol [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
205-592-6 [EINECS]
3,6,9-Trioxa-1-tridecanol
3,6,9-Trioxatridecan-1-ol
4-01-00-02402 [Beilstein]
butoxytriethylene glycol
Butoxytriglycol
Ethanol, 2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]- [ACD/Index Name]
MFCD00020606 [MDL number]
triethylene glycol butyl ether
Triethylene glycol momobutyl ether
Triethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Triethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether
Triethylene glycol n-butyl ether
Triethyleneglycol monobutyl ether
triglycol monobutyl ether
Butoxytriglykol
Butyltriglycol
C8E
Dowanol tbat [Trade name]
Ethanol, 2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)-
Ethanol,2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]-
NCGC00164337-01

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