Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (DB / Butyl Carbitol)
CAS Number: 112-34-5
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DB/Butyl Carbitol, ≥99.0%) is a very high-boiling glycol ether solvent with excellent solvency for resins, dyes, and oil-based materials along with complete water miscibility. It is widely used as a coalescing aid in waterborne coatings, a coupling solvent in household and industrial cleaners, and a carrier in water-based inks and textile auxiliaries.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| water content (%) | ≤0.20 |
| boiling point (°C) | 230.6 |
| density (g/mL, 20°C) | 0.952–0.956 |
Applications
- Coalescing aid in waterborne architectural and industrial coatings
- Coupling solvent in all-purpose and heavy-duty cleaners
- Water-based ink and dye formulation carrier solvent
- Textile printing auxiliary and dye penetrant
- Hydraulic fluid and jet fuel anti-icing additive
Key Features
- Very high boiling point (230°C) enabling excellent coalescence in waterborne coatings
- Exceptional coupling power bridging oil-soluble resins with water in formulations
- Mild odor and low vapor pressure improving safety profile in high-loading cleaning formulations
- High purity ≥99.0% ensuring consistent performance in demanding industrial applications
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